pleonastic
Americanadjective
Synonym Usage
See wordy.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of pleonastic
First recorded in 1775–80; see origin at pleonasm ( def. ), -tic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The title’s pleonastic fourth word is the giveaway.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2022
While Humphrey reeled garrulously from one position to another, Nixon glided over issues with skillfully pleonastic evasions, often taking no stand at all.
From Time Magazine Archive
The double negative, allowed in Greek and Anglo-Saxon, but not admissible in English, is pleonastic.
From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
Such modern forms made with one pleonastic suffix are called “strong forms,” while those made without it are called “weak forms.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
Without the mellifluous elocution of a Cicero—free from pleonastic parade—he spoke forcibly, reasoned closely, demonstrated clearly, deduced conclusively.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
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