Definition

This term describes something that uses more words than necessary, often making it longer or more complicated than it needs to be.

Example

The professor's lecture was wordier than expected, making it hard to follow.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just finished reading that article you sent me.

What did you think? Was it wordier than you expected?

Yeah, it had a lot of extra details that weren't really necessary.

I agree; sometimes simpler is better for getting the point across.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wordier → It is formed from "word" (from Old English *word*, meaning a unit of language) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix indicating more). The word "wordier" means having more words or being more verbose than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'word' as a unit of language and remember that 'wordier' means having more words.

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