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/ˈproʊksɪli/ · prolix·ly
adverb
  1. In a tediously lengthy or verbose manner The professor spoke prolixly about the history of the subject, putting many students to sleep.
Did you know? The word 'prolixly' is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can be found in literary and academic contexts, where authors and scholars may use it to describe overly lengthy or wordy writing styles. Interestingly, the word 'prolix' itself has been used to criticize the writing styles of famous authors, such as Henry James and Marcel Proust.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026