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verbosely

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a verbose manner; in a fashion employing more lengthy phrasing, using extraneous words, making use of superfluous verbiage, applying more grandiose verbal construction, etc., than is strictly required, necessary, or desirable, in order to convey the essential nature of the communication.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adverb

Meaning 2

in a verbose manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she explained her ideas verbosely

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: windily, long-windedly, wordily

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English verbose Middle English -ly English -ly English verbosely From verbose + -ly.