verbosity
/vɜːrbɪlɪti/ · ver.bi.ti
noun
- The quality of using too many words when speaking or writing. The professor's verbosity made it difficult to follow his lecture.
- Excessive or unnecessary use of words in speech or writing. The writer's verbosity detracted from the clarity of her argument.
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Did you know? The word 'verbosity' has been used to describe the excessive use of words in literature and speech since the 15th century, with notable examples including the works of William Shakespeare and Jonathan Swift.