Word meaning
verbose
adjective · ver-BOHS
What does verbose mean?
Verbose means using or expressed in more words than are needed.
Verbose in a sentence
“The verbose instructions could be cut in half.”
Synonyms for verbose
- wordy
- long-winded
- prolix
Where does verbose come from?
From Latin verbum, "word."
How to remember verbose
- Say it out loud a few times: ver-BOHS.
- Write one sentence of your own using verbose, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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