verboseness

noun

Definition of verbosenessnext
as in verbosity
the use of too many words to express an idea the verboseness of the essay is obviously the result of being forced to meet a minimum-page requirement

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verboseness
  1. verbosity
  2. repetition
  3. repetitiveness
  4. logorrhea
  5. garrulity
  6. verbalism
  7. wordage
  8. diffusion
Noun
  • His verbosity has become a point of contention.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Clarity In the AI era, verbosity is free and clarity is expensive.
    — Ankur Shah, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of verbosity
Noun
  • For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • If the change introduces a new logic or compliance requirement, expect a longer runway, repetition and coaching in the flow of work.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of repetition
Noun
  • The repetitiveness of the plot is not helped by the many montages writer-director Yandy Laurens uses as shortcuts, instead of writing scenes that show how the central relationship is developing.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of repetitiveness
Noun
  • Just as the limitless space of web text tempts writers to indulge their logorrhea, the blinking, ever-transmuting, cartoonish interface of web browsers prevents would-be readers from paying attention to anything for longer than about 7 seconds.
    — Barton Swaim, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Nor has Musk kept his Twitter logorrhea in check in other respects.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022
Definition of logorrhea
Noun
  • Flatulent describes inflated, pretentious writing; garrulity describes excessive talkativeness.
    — Gary Gilson, Star Tribune, 31 Oct. 2020
Definition of garrulity
Noun
  • Remaining on stage with gracious verbalism, Batiste first acknowledged the nominees.
    — Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021
Definition of verbalism
Noun
  • On their website, the three yellow stripes are prominently featured on the website under the Black Lives Matter wordage, and used on their social media accounts.
    — Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Reached by the Union-Tribune Wednesday morning, Lindsey differed with McGillis’ wordage.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
Definition of wordage
Noun
  • Transformers, diffusion models, state space models and mixture-of-experts are not interchangeable.
    — Ashutosh Saxena, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other people emphasize the rules and regulations slowing down diffusion and stymieing change.
    — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Definition of diffusion
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“Verboseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verboseness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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