wordiness

IPA: wˈɝdinʌs

noun

  • The excessive, often unnecessary, use of words.
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Examples of "wordiness" in Sentences

  • Apparently this post is all about the made up wordiness as well.
  • I find that I have so many words inside I have to get them out, which despite my aforementioned wordiness, is impossible.
  • But I have a solution if he's worried about "wordiness": Someone give him a Hemingway novel! posted by pgenrestories at 2:21 PM
  • The archbishop of Canterbury supported Stratford's proposal, conceding how the "wordiness" of baptisms might lead to "eyes glazing over".
  • I agree about the daunting size and "wordiness" of the series, but I can see where GRRM is going with this, and I totally appreciate his efforts.
  • [...] they are better replaced by the more concise regarding, concerning, about or as to, but not always: when used infrequently their relative wordiness is not unsightly.
  • Sometimes they are better replaced by the more concise regarding, concerning, about or as to, but not always: when used infrequently their relative wordiness is not unsightly.
  • I would say that the "wordiness" worked well when used to fill out the world-building, character backstory, or the setting in general..but tripped me up when trying to hint at plot points.

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