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Phrasemonger

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phrasemonger is a noun meaning (derogatory) One who uses overelaborate or wordy phrases.

Meaning

(derogatory) One who uses overelaborate or wordy phrases.

More Meanings

  1. (derogatory, intransitive) To use overelaborate or wordy phrases.

Example Sentences

I was a true phrasemonger. I could not say a plain thing in a plain way. Simplicity, that one sure feature of truth, was to me sheer silliness.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phrasemongery, verbiage, wordiness, verbage, alembication, verbosity.

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