prolix

adjective
UK: /ˈprəʊlɪks/
US: /ˈproʊlɪks/

  1. Using too many words; long and boring

    1. His prolix explanation put me to sleep right away.
    2. The speaker's prolix style caused many people to leave the conference early.

  2. Characterized by lengthy and tedious speech or writing.

    1. The article was too prolix and I lost interest.
    2. Because the lawyer was so prolix, the jury nearly lost focus on the case's facts.

Synonyms

wordy rambling long-winded garrulous verbose

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prolix" in English means: Using too many words; long and boring, Characterized by lengthy and tedious speech or writing..

The phonetic transcription of "prolix" is /ˈprəʊlɪks/ in British English and /ˈproʊlɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prolix": wordy, rambling, long-winded, garrulous, verbose.

Example usage of "prolix": "His prolix explanation put me to sleep right away.". More examples on the page.