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Meanings of verbose in English

Using or containing too many words.

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Usage of verbose in English
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Be aware, however, that this data is extremely verbose and often obscure.
Essential system administration, 3rd edition
2
He often intrigues and perplexes his audience with verbose answers to questions.
Reuters
3
In verbose monologues, he combats the superstitions and fanaticism of the orthodox.
The Renascence of Hebrew Literature (1743-1885)
4
I'm learning lines all the time because my character is rather verbose.
Reuters
5
Why should he be so ardent in desiring grave and verbose writers?
Heretics
6
So pleaded, and to yet greater length, the verbose but earnest advocate.
St. George's Cross; Or, England Above All
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He offered lengthy and verbose explanations for every piece of circumstantial evidence.
Wired
8
Admirers call him captivating while critics see him as inflexible and verbose.
Reuters
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I will endeavour not to be more verbose than the occasion requires.'
The Beetle: A Mystery
10
O'Mally, verbose as ever, did all the talking and vending of news.
The Lure of the Mask
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I don't waste time in words, like you two, my verbose friends.
The Tree of Appomattox
12
The okes start using verbose terms to describe how they feel.
The South African
13
It is a very verbose film -yet with interesting things to say.
The Guardian
14
He did not waste much time in questioning the verbose Brobson.
The Lovels of Arden
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They are immeasurably verbose, not to mention the blunders of the first copyist.
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4
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He noted that while Java is more expressive, it is also more verbose.
Reuters
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