Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being verbose, characterized by too much speaking or writing, often to the point of being tedious or confusing.

“The professor’s verbosity made it difficult to follow his lecture.”

2. noun

the state of using too many words or being excessively talkative.

“Her verbosity made it hard for the interviewer to get a straightforward answer.”

3. noun

the act of speaking or writing at length, often in a tedious or confusing manner.

“The politician’s verbosity during the debate made many viewers switch channels.”

4. adjective

given to speaking or writing at length, often in a tedious or confusing manner.

“The verbose and verbosity-prone author struggled to get a book deal.”