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wordiness Synonyms
Another word for wordiness
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• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of using more words than are necessary to express a thought; excessive length or redundancy in speech or writing.
Usage Example
"The editor struck out several repetitive paragraphs to reduce the verbosity of the manuscript."
Strongest
verbosity
prolixity
long-windedness
Strong
verbiage
circumlocution
redundancy
Weak
loquacity
Opposites of wordiness
The opposite of wordiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
conciseness
brevity
succinctness
terseness
pithiness
economy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wordiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wordiness