prolix

Adjective

Meaning

Extending to a great length; unnecessarily long; minute in narration or argument; excessively particular in detail; -- rarely used except with reference to discourse written or spoken; as, a prolix oration; a prolix poem; a prolix sermon.

Indulging in protracted discourse; tedious; wearisome; -- applied to a speaker or writer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

long prolonged diffuse protracted tedious tiresome gabby lengthy verbal redundant boring iterative wandering roundabout padded
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Antonyms

concise curt elliptic telegraphic short close
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Phrases with the word

be prolix

Examples

editing a prolix manuscript Source: Internet

a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know Source: Internet

At 26 words, Prof. Fondrie’s submission is the shortest grand prize winner in Contest history, proving that bad writing need not be prolix, or even very wordy. Source: Internet

Lee says, "Reading reads the prolix 19th century prose with confidence, and creates distinct characters for the four sisters as well as many others in the novel. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prolipoprotein proliposomal proliposome prolixicin prolixin prolixious