prolix (Meaning)

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prolix (a)

tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

His prolix speech left the audience bored and restless, longing for a succinct conclusion.
The prolix nature of the report made it difficult for readers to discern the main points.
The author's prolix writing style, filled with unnecessary details, detracted from the clarity of the narrative.
Despite the editor's efforts to condense the manuscript, it remained overly prolix and verbose.
The prolix lecture seemed to go on endlessly, testing the patience of the listeners.
The prolixity of his writing obscured the underlying message, leaving readers confused.
The professor's prolix explanations only served to muddle the topic further for his students.
The prolix descriptions in the novel slowed the pace of the story, making it a tedious read.
Instead of getting to the point, the speaker indulged in prolix anecdotes and digressions.
The prolixity of the legal document made it challenging for laypeople to understand its implications.

tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

wordy, talkative,rambling, verbose, voluble, windy, circuitous, long-winded, conversational, garrulous

sententious, pithy, succinct, succinct, crisp, terse,concise, crisp, short, brief

His prolix speech left the audience bored and restless, longing for a succinct conclusion.

The prolix nature of the report made it difficult for readers to discern the main points.

The author's prolix writing style, filled with unnecessary details, detracted from the clarity of the narrative.

Despite the editor's efforts to condense the manuscript, it remained overly prolix and verbose.