Prolix

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɑlɪks/

Prolix (adjective)

  1. Using too many words, making something boring or hard to read.

Examples

  • The report was too prolix to read quickly.
  • Her prolix explanation confused the audience.

Common collocations: prolix speech, prolix writing, become prolix

Synonyms of Prolix

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Prolix

  • describing speech or writing
  • describing speech or writing