verbose

The word “verbose” has 2 syllables: ver-bose

It's pronounced as /vərˈboʊs/


What is synonym and antonym for verbose?

In the thesaurus, “verbose” has 4 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for verbose along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for verbose

Antonyms for verbose

  • brief
  • compact
  • concise
  • crisp
  • pithy
  • short
  • succinct
  • terse

Meanings of verbose

  • adjective
    1. Abounding in words, containing more words than necessary; long-winded.
    2. Producing unusually detailed output for diagnostic purposes.

Example Sentences

  • The professor's explanation was too verbose, making it hard to follow the main points.
  • She edited the document to remove the verbose descriptions and make it more concise.
  • While his speech was insightful, it was criticized for being unnecessarily verbose.
  • The verbose nature of the report frustrated the team, as they were looking for a summary.
  • Some people enjoy his writing style, but others find it overly verbose and tedious to read.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to verbose, such as: brief, compact, concise, crisp, pithy, prolix, rambling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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