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wordy

US/ˈwɝdi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

use of more words than required to express an idea

  • “a wordy gossipy account of a simple incident”
  • “a redundant text crammed with amplifications of the obvious”
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2.

using or containing too many words

  • “long-winded (or windy) speakers”
  • “verbose and ineffective instructional methods”
  • “newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials”
  • “proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes”
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Origin

From Middle English wordy, woordi, from Old English wordiġ (“wordy, verbose”), equivalent to word + -y. Cognate with Icelandic orðigur (“wordy”).

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