Synonyms of prolix
9 similar words · 12 opposite words
Another word for prolix is rigmarole. Other synonyms of prolix are sesquipedalian and wordy. The opposite of prolix is terse.
Synonyms and similar words for prolix
adjectiveTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- verbose
- circumlocutoryCharacterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
- diffuse
- periphrastic
- palaverousVerbose; wordy.
- pleonastic
- rigmaroleCharacterized by rigmarole; prolix; tedious.
- sesquipedalianPertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
- wordyUsing an excessive number of words.
Opposite of prolix
adjectiveTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- brief
- concise
- crisp
- laconicOf speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.
- lapidaryOf a piece of writing or a writing style: characteristic of or suitable for an inscription; embodying the precision and...
- short-winded
- succinct
- tight
- to the point
- tautOf music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- terseOf speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- taciturnSilent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
Meaning of prolix
- adjective Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- adjective Long; having great length.
- verb To be tediously lengthy.
prolix in other languages
Questions about synonyms of prolix
- What is another word for prolix?
- Prolix has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rigmarole, sesquipedalian and wordy.
- What is the opposite of prolix?
- The opposite of prolix is terse. Other antonyms of prolix are laconic, taut, taciturn, lapidary and tight.
- What does prolix mean?
- Prolix means tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
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