English Explanatory Dictionary

wordiness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The excessive, often unnecessary, use of words.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)dɪnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wordiness.wav

Word forms

wordiness wordinesses

Etymology

From wordy + -ness.

Synonyms

verbosity

Related words

sesquipedalophobia talkativeness
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