prolixly

Variant of prolix

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

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