wordy
/ˈwɜːdi/ · /ˈwɝːdi/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6189 in the learning path
冗长的；啰唆的
Definitions
adj. Using more words than are needed to express something.
冗长的；啰唆的
Example
His wordy email made a simple request sound complicated.
他那封啰唆的邮件把一个简单请求说得很复杂。
Public information should be clear, as wordy explanations can prevent readers from understanding essential advice.
公共信息应清晰明了，因为冗长的解释可能妨碍读者理解重要建议。
Collocations
- wordy explanation
- wordy sentence
- overly wordy
Word family
- word (n.)
- wordiness (n.)
Synonyms
- verbose
- long-winded
Antonyms
- concise
- succinct
Usage tip
通常含贬义，指用词过多，而非词汇丰富。
FAQ
- What does wordy mean?
- Using more words than are needed to express something.
- How is wordy pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɜːdi/, US /ˈwɝːdi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
