Prolix meaning

prō-lĭks', prō'lĭks'
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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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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Using more words than are necessary; long-winded.
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Tediously lengthy.
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Tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand.
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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

  • His speeches were apt to be prolix, and he defended their prolixity on principle (i.

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

  • His controversial writings are vigorous if prolix and his theological essays have little merit.

  • As a writer he was apt to be turgid and prolix, and there was a somewhat un-English element of ostentation in his manner.

  • (both contemporary; the latter prolix and tedious); Arrigho, Vita Urbani VII.

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