Wordy

/ˈwɜːrdi/
adjective

Using or containing too many words.

He gave a wordy explanation.
Visual representation of "wordy" - Using or containing too many words.

Often appears as...

  • wordy explanation
  • wordy speech

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Relating to words.

The wordy part of language learning involves vocabulary and grammar.
Visual representation of "wordy" - Relating to words.

Often appears as...

  • wordy part
  • wordy language

Usage tips

Academic

adjective

Using or containing too many words.

He gave a wordy explanation.
Visual representation of "wordy" - Using or containing too many words.

Often appears as...

  • wordy explanation
  • wordy speech

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Relating to words.

The wordy part of language learning involves vocabulary and grammar.
Visual representation of "wordy" - Relating to words.

Often appears as...

  • wordy part
  • wordy language

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Brevity valued

In many contexts, especially formal writing, being concise is preferred over being wordy.

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Instead of a wordy document, she prepared a brief summary.
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Listener fatigue

Wordy speeches or explanations can lead to listeners losing interest or becoming confused.

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The lecturer's wordy presentation caused the audience to lose focus.
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Clarity matters

Using fewer words can often lead to clearer, more understandable communication.

Illustration for Clarity matters
Her point was lost in her wordy argument.
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Brevity valued

In many contexts, especially formal writing, being concise is preferred over being wordy.

Illustration for Brevity valued
Instead of a wordy document, she prepared a brief summary.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Listener fatigue

Wordy speeches or explanations can lead to listeners losing interest or becoming confused.

Illustration for Listener fatigue
The lecturer's wordy presentation caused the audience to lose focus.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarity matters

Using fewer words can often lead to clearer, more understandable communication.

Illustration for Clarity matters
Her point was lost in her wordy argument.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Brevity valued

In many contexts, especially formal writing, being concise is preferred over being wordy.

Illustration for Brevity valued
Instead of a wordy document, she prepared a brief summary.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Listener fatigue

Wordy speeches or explanations can lead to listeners losing interest or becoming confused.

Illustration for Listener fatigue
The lecturer's wordy presentation caused the audience to lose focus.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarity matters

Using fewer words can often lead to clearer, more understandable communication.

Illustration for Clarity matters
Her point was lost in her wordy argument.
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Video examples

Elon Musk talks Twitter,...

so in one way the um algorithm works kind of well for you right now i just i wanted to show you this this is so this is a typical tweet of of mine kind of lame and wordy and whatever and look at and the amazing response it gets is this oh my god

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Adam Nicolson: The King...

allied to that and it's it's connected to the thing I was talking about earlier about richness and clarity that you have this bubbling turbulent wordy froth coming up from below but applied to it is an extremely strict scholarly

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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...

so in one way the um algorithm works kind of well for you right now i just i wanted to show you this this is so this is a typical tweet of of mine kind of lame and wordy and whatever and look at and the amazing response it gets is this oh my god

Video examples

Adam Nicolson: The King...

allied to that and it's it's connected to the thing I was talking about earlier about richness and clarity that you have this bubbling turbulent wordy froth coming up from below but applied to it is an extremely strict scholarly

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Quote examples

Tony Kushner

American Playwright

I'm going to start work on developing a series for HBO, because I'm naturally given to episodic stories of considerable length. And I won't have to listen to complaints about how wordy and long my work is if you can watch it on your telephone on the subway: You can make it conform to your day as if it were a book.
Portrait of Tony Kushner

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Camila Cabello

Cuban Musician

I've always written songs that were confessional, acoustic, wordy - my writing style matches my personality. The music always has to match the mouth it comes out of.
Portrait of Camila Cabello

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Redfoo

American Musician

There are words I don't want to say in my music. Some will say: 'Don't forget me.' I prefer: 'Always remember me.' I'm very wordy and psychological.
Portrait of Redfoo

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George Eliot

British Author

Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.
Portrait of George Eliot

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Silvia Colloca

Italian Actress

I seem to be the most wordy when it comes to monsters because I'm a bit of a monster freak.
Portrait of Silvia Colloca

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Kanye West

American Rapper

Sometimes people write novels and they just be so wordy and so self-absorbed.
Portrait of Kanye West

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Josiah Warren

American Inventor

I decline all noisy, wordy, confused, and personal controversies.
Portrait of Josiah Warren

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Howard Jacobson

British Novelist

Even the wordiest of men know there's a time to button it.
Portrait of Howard Jacobson

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Lemmy

English Musician

I've always been very wordy; I've got a great vocabulary.
Portrait of Lemmy

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Frank Dillane

English Actor

Candida' was difficult: stimulating but very wordy.
Portrait of Frank Dillane

Quote examples

Tony Kushner

American Playwright

I'm going to start work on developing a series for HBO, because I'm naturally given to episodic stories of considerable length. And I won't have to listen to complaints about how wordy and long my work is if you can watch it on your telephone on the subway: You can make it conform to your day as if it were a book.
Portrait of Tony Kushner

Quote examples

Camila Cabello

Cuban Musician

I've always written songs that were confessional, acoustic, wordy - my writing style matches my personality. The music always has to match the mouth it comes out of.
Portrait of Camila Cabello

Quote examples

Redfoo

American Musician

There are words I don't want to say in my music. Some will say: 'Don't forget me.' I prefer: 'Always remember me.' I'm very wordy and psychological.
Portrait of Redfoo

Quote examples

George Eliot

British Author

Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.
Portrait of George Eliot

Quote examples

Silvia Colloca

Italian Actress

I seem to be the most wordy when it comes to monsters because I'm a bit of a monster freak.
Portrait of Silvia Colloca

Quote examples

Kanye West

American Rapper

Sometimes people write novels and they just be so wordy and so self-absorbed.
Portrait of Kanye West

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Josiah Warren

American Inventor

I decline all noisy, wordy, confused, and personal controversies.
Portrait of Josiah Warren

Quote examples

Howard Jacobson

British Novelist

Even the wordiest of men know there's a time to button it.
Portrait of Howard Jacobson

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Lemmy

English Musician

I've always been very wordy; I've got a great vocabulary.
Portrait of Lemmy

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Frank Dillane

English Actor

Candida' was difficult: stimulating but very wordy.
Portrait of Frank Dillane
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