adj
wordy
WDEE
adj
1
Using far more words than necessary; long-winded.
"His wordy explanation could have been said in one sentence."
"The report was too wordy and needed heavy editing."
How to Use Wordy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsing too many words when fewer would do.
Common mistake
Usually a criticism — it implies the writing or speech is padded out unnecessarily.
Common pairings
wordy explanation
overly wordy
Word Forms
wordier comparative, wordiest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English "wordig," simply "word" plus the adjective ending "-y."