Prolix
adjective | /prolix/
Using more words than necessary; tediously long-winded.
Prolix
adjective | /prolix/
Advanced WordsHARDUsing more words than necessary; tediously long-winded.
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"The report was prolix, repeating the same point in several sections. Means: The report used too many words and repeated itself."
"Her prolix explanation made a simple procedure seem complicated. Means: Her explanation was unnecessarily long and made the procedure seem difficult."
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Think of prolix as prose that goes on for an extra-long stretch.
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