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prolix Definition

pro·lix (prō liks′, prō′liks′)

adjective

  1. so wordy as to be tiresome; verbose
  2. using more words than are necessary; long-winded

Etymology: ME prolixe < L prolixus, extended, prolix < pro-, forth + base of liquere, to flow: see liquid

prolix Related Forms
pro·lix′·ity noun pro·lix′ly adverb
prolix Synonyms

prolix

modif.

diffuse, wordy, tedious; see verbose.

prolix Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • somewhat: All the cases give lengthy extracts from the judgments which, at first sight, may appear to be somewhat prolix.