adverb
- in a wordy, lengthy, or tediously verbose manner
Usage: formal
Examples
- The professor spoke prolixly about the topic, losing his audience’s attention.
- She wrote prolixly, using three paragraphs where one sentence would suffice.
- The politician answered prolixly, avoiding the reporter’s direct question.
- He explained the simple concept prolixly, confusing rather than clarifying.
- The author tends to write prolixly, making his novels unnecessarily long.
- The witness testified prolixly, providing excessive detail about minor points.