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prolix

UK
/ˈprəʊ.lɪks/
US
/ˈproʊ.lɪks/

Translations

prolixadjective
more prolix
Comp.
most prolix
Super.
UK
/ˈprəʊ.lɪks/
US
/ˈproʊ.lɪks/
The professor's prolix lecture made it difficult for students to stay focused.
Многословная лекция профессора затрудняла студентам сосредоточиться.
Synonyms
expansive
lengthy
diffuse
rambling
long-winded
wordy
verbose
Antonyms
terse
brief
concise

Definitions

prolixadjective
Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
The prolix speech bored the audience, as it seemed to go on without end.
Tending to speak or write at excessive length.
As a lecturer, he was known to be prolix, often continuing long after the allotted time.
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