verbose
UK: vɜːˈbəʊs | US: vɜːrˈboʊs
adj. using or containing more words than necessary; wordy
adj. (computing) producing detailed output or logging information
verbose = verb<word> + ose<full of>
- verb (from Latin verbum, meaning "word")
- ose (a suffix from Latin -osus, meaning "full of" or "abounding in")
Etymology Origin:
The word verbose originates from Latin verbosus, combining verbum (word) with the suffix -osus (full of). It entered English in the 17th century, retaining its original sense of "excessively wordy." The suffix -ose is common in English adjectives (e.g., grandiose, jocose), often implying abundance. The logical progression reflects how "full of words" naturally extends to "overly wordy" or "redundant."
The professor's verbose lecture left the students struggling to identify the key points.
Avoid verbose explanations in technical documentation—clarity is more important.
The software's verbose mode logs every minor operation, which helps debugging.
Her writing style is often criticized as verbose and lacking conciseness.
Politicians are sometimes verbose to avoid giving direct answers.