Definition of verbose Verbose

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We found 5 definitions of verbose from 4 different sources.

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What does verbose mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

verbose - using or containing too many words; "long-winded (or windy) speakers"; "verbose and ineffective instructional methods"; "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials"; "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes"
  long-winded, tedious, windy, wordy
  prolix tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length; "editing a prolix manuscript"; "a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know"
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  • verbose (Adjective)
    Abounding in words, containing more words than necessary. Long winded, or windy.
  • verbose (Adjective)
    Producing unusually detailed output for diagnostic purposes.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • verbose (a.)
    Abounding in words; using or containing more words than are necessary; tedious by a multiplicity of words; prolix; wordy; as, a verbose speaker; a verbose argument.

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  • verbose, adjective.

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