Synonyms of verbose
9 similar words · 13 opposite words
Another word for verbose is diffuse. Other synonyms of verbose are wordy, rigmarole, prolix and sesquipedalian. The opposite of verbose is concise.
Synonyms and similar words for verbose
adjectiveMore synonyms
- circumlocutoryCharacterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
- diffuseWordy; verbose.
- periphrastic
- palaverousVerbose; wordy.
- pleonastic
- prolixTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- rigmaroleCharacterized by rigmarole; prolix; tedious.
- sesquipedalianPertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
- wordyUsing an excessive number of words.
Opposite of verbose
adjectiveContaining or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy.
- brief
- conciseBrief, yet including all important information.
- 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.
Meaning of verbose
- adjective Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy.
- adjective Producing detailed output for diagnostic purposes.
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Questions about synonyms of verbose
- What is another word for verbose?
- Verbose has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as diffuse, wordy, rigmarole, prolix and sesquipedalian.
- What is the opposite of verbose?
- The opposite of verbose is concise. Other antonyms of verbose are terse, laconic, taut, lapidary and taciturn.
- What does verbose mean?
- Verbose means containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy.
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