What does wordy mean?
Wordy means Using an excessive number of words..
Wordy
/ˈwɝdi/ · adjective
Meaning
Using an excessive number of words..
Example Sentences
The story was long and very wordy.
And wordy attacks against slavery drew sneers from observers which were not altogether undeserved. The authors were compared to doctors who offered to a patient nothing more than invectives against the disease which consumed him.
Synonyms for wordy
Antonyms for wordy
Related Words
Word Forms
- wordier
- wordiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wordy?
Common synonyms include verbose, pleonastic, sesquipedalian, Wikipedia:Wordy.
What is the opposite of wordy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wordy in a sentence?
The story was long and very wordy.
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