prolix
[proh-liks, proh-liks]
adjective
extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
(of a person) given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length.
RELATED WORDS
diffuse, lengthy, rambling, tedious, verbose, windy, redundant, tiresome, wearisome, wordy, protracted
Origin of prolix
Synonyms for prolix
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Contemporary Examples of prolix
Wordplay Bradlee could be prolix or pithy, as suited his ends.
Historical Examples of prolix
Forgive, most kind reader, the prolix fondness with which I linger on this theme.
Confessions Of Con CreganCharles James Lever
To those who do not, I have been prolix without being profitable.
Confessions Of Con CreganCharles James Lever
From this it will be seen that Sir James was a prolix rather than a clear thinker.
Two Sides of the FaceArthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
The inscription in which he describes the event is too prolix to be given here.
Pagan and Christian RomeRodolfo Lanciani
Be brief in thy discourse, for what is prolix cannot be pleasing.
Wit and Wisdom of Don QuixoteMiguel de Cervantes Saavedra
prolix
adjective
Word Origin for prolix
C15: from Latin prōlixus stretched out widely, from pro- 1 + līquī to flow
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