wordy
adjective/ˈwɜːdi/
/ˈwɜːrdi/
(usually disapproving)- using too many words, especially formal ones synonym verbose
- a wordy and repetitive essay
Word OriginOld English wordig (see word, -y).Want to learn more?
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