wordiness

Definitions of wordiness
  1. noun
    boring verbosity
    synonyms: long-windedness, prolixity, prolixness, windiness
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    types:
    flatulence, turgidity, turgidness
    pompously embellished language
    type of:
    verboseness, verbosity
    an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
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