Prolix (adj)
proh-liks
Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
Extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
Example sentences
“He was prolix with his pen, not from affluence, but from paucity of ideas.” (The Rise of the Dutch Republic)
“I have often been accused of being prolix, me? Over verbose? Really? Surely not.”
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