Word of the day · 14 April 2026
verbose
/vərˈboʊs/
adjective
Using more words than needed; wordy.
In a sentence
- The verbose memo buried the deadline on page four.
- Please avoid verbose answers on the form.
- His verbose introduction delayed the panel.
In an image
Origin
From Latin verbosus (full of words), from verbum (word).
History
Editors cut verbose drafts. Speakers get labeled verbose when pride in vocabulary crowds out clarity. The critique is about efficiency, not intelligence. A short answer can carry more force than a long one.
Nearby words
wordy · long-winded · prolix
Talk that runs long after the point is made.