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- [wur-dee]
- /ˈwɜr di/
- /ˈwɜː.di/
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- [wur-dee]
- /ˈwɜr di/
Definitions of wordy word
- adjective wordy characterized by or given to the use of many, or too many, words; verbose: She grew impatient at his wordy reply. 1
- adjective wordy pertaining to or consisting of words; verbal. 1
- noun wordy Using or expressed in too many words. 1
- adjective wordy verbose, using many words 1
- adjective wordy If you describe a person's speech or something that they write as wordy, you disapprove of the fact that they use too many words, especially words which are very long, formal, or literary. 0
- adjective wordy using, inclined to use, or containing an excess of words 0
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Origin of wordy
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English; Old English wordig. See word, -y1
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Parts of speech for Wordy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wordy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for wordy
adjective wordy
- verbose — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- rambling — aimlessly wandering.
- loquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- prolix — extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
Antonyms for wordy
adjective wordy
- concise — Something that is concise says everything that is necessary without using any unnecessary words.
- untalkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
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