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verbose

adjective

/vɜːrˈboʊs/

Meaning

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.

wordy, long-winded, prolix, talkative, rambling

concise, succinct, brief

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capable of being turned aside or redirected

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are...

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.