Prolix definition

prō-lĭks, prōlĭks
Tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand.
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The definition of prolix is someone or something that is too wordy.

An example of something prolix is a long-winded introduction to a speaker; a prolix introduction.

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Using more words than are necessary; long-winded.
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Tediously lengthy.
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Tediously prolonged; wordy.

Editing a prolix manuscript.

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Tending to speak or write at excessive length.
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So wordy as to be tiresome; verbose.
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Origin of prolix

  • Middle English from Old French prolixe from Latin prōlixus poured forth, extended

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin prōlixus (“courteous, favorable").

    From Wiktionary

Prolix Sentence Examples

  • To those who have no patience with the minutiae of legislation, the prolix discussions are as irksome as the arguments appear arbitrary.

  • Master of a form of language peculiarly sweet and euphonical, and possessed of a delicate ear which instinctively suggested the most musical arrangement possible, he gives his sentences, without art or effort, the most agreeable flow, is never abrupt, never too diffuse, much less prolix or wearisome, and being himself simple, fresh, naif (if we may use the word), honest and somewhat quaint, he delights us by combining with this melody of sound simple, clear and fresh thoughts, perspicuously expressed, often accompanied by happy turns of phrase, and always manifestly the spontaneous growth of his own fresh and unsophisticated mind.

  • This prolix composition, one of a class which at that time was much in vogue - metrical epitomes of the facts of science - contains in about five thousand lines, illustrated by voluminous notes, a compendium of astronomy.

  • As models of Attic style Phrynichus assigned the highest place to Plato, Demosthenes and Aeschines the Socratic. The work was learned, but prolix and garrulous.

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

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