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Pronunciation: [vˈɜːbɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Verbiage is a term used to describe excessively lengthy and meaningless wording that lacks clarity and intention. Synonyms for this word include prolixity, verbosity, turgidity, wordiness, and circumlocution. Prolixity refers to the use of too many words to express a simple idea, while verbosity describes an excessive use of words that makes the intended message difficult to understand. Turgidity indicates the excessive use of pompous language that may obscure the true meaning of the message, while circumlocution refers to the use of indirect and evasive language. All these synonyms describe exaggerated and unnecessary language that detracts from the clarity and effectiveness of written or spoken communication.

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What are the opposite words for verbiage?

Verbiage refers to excessive or unnecessary use of words, often leading to confusion and bewilderment. Its antonyms include brevity, conciseness, and succinctness, which refer to the use of minimum words to convey the message clearly and directly. Another antonym for verbiage is clarity, which signifies the quality of being easily understood and simple to comprehend. Precision, accuracy, and concision are also antonyms for verbiage; they all indicate that the communication is concise, accurate, and free from any ambiguity. Verbiage is often used in writing and speaking, and the use of its antonyms helps to make the communication clear, precise, and effective.

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Usage examples for Verbiage

With dignity of manner and legalistic verbiage Boone had heard it adjudged that behind the physical results of the elections the interference of the courts might not penetrate, and he had turned away disheartened but not surprised.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck
"Idea all right," said Crane, lazily, "but your verbiage isn't hand-picked, seems to me."
"The Come Back"
Carolyn Wells
But in reality it owes its very uncouth verbiage largely to the circumstance that it was first translated from English into German, and then re-translated back into English; the words, with the exception of the first chorus, being adapted to the music.
"Haydn"
J. Cuthbert Hadden

Famous quotes with Verbiage

  • I'm not well versed on the verbiage of the internet.
    Larry Hagman
  • The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us.
    Paul Valery
  • He loved florid verbiage and jaw-jaw until he cuts himself on Occam's razor.
    Ilze Falb
  • The majority recognized that the Court has spent numerous pages revisiting its own cases and those of the Supreme Court and still “disagree vigorously over what is or is not patentable subject matter.” Instead, the majority urges district courts to avoid the “swamp of verbiage that is § 101 by exercising their inherent power to control the processes of litigation -Yar Chaikovsky McDermott on MySpace v. Graphon Corp
    Yar Chaikovsky
  • Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they are like secret agents on a delicate mission, they must airily pass by a stinking mess with barely so much as a nod of the head, make their point of constructive criticism and continue on in calm forbearance. Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
    Quentin Crisp

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