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verbosely

|ver/bose/ly|

C1

🇺🇸

/vərˈboʊsli/

🇬🇧

/vɜːˈbəʊsli/

(verbose)

wordy

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
verbosemore verbosemost verbose
Etymology
Etymology Information

'verbose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'verbosus,' where 'verbum' meant 'word.'

Historical Evolution

'verbosus' transformed into the French word 'verbos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'verbose' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that uses more words than necessary; wordily.

He explained the process verbosely, making it hard to follow.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42