prolix

[US]/prəʊˈlɪks/
[UK]/proʊˈlɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.lengthy and wordy in speech or writing; characterized by excessive length

Phrases & Collocations

prolix writing

prolix speech

prolix author

prolix style

prolix explanation

prolix narrative

prolix argument

prolix report

prolix commentary

prolix discussion

Example Sentences

his prolix speech made it difficult for anyone to stay engaged.

she tends to be prolix in her writing, often losing the main point.

the prolix report contained unnecessary details that confused the readers.

prolix explanations can frustrate listeners who prefer brevity.

his prolix nature often leads to lengthy meetings.

to avoid being prolix, she practiced summarizing her ideas.

the prolix nature of the book made it hard to follow.

he was criticized for his prolix style in academic writing.

prolix dialogue in films can detract from the overall impact.

she learned to cut down on her prolix tendencies while presenting.

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