adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

prolix, pedantic, long-winded

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Example Sentences

Example:He gave a prolix explanation, which nobody really understood.

Definition:Tending to speak or write at great length; verbose.

From prolix

Example:The student’s pedantic response was less about the question than about displaying his knowledge.

Definition:Concerned excessively or tamely with book knowledge; characteristic of or showing pedantry.

From pedantic

Example:He had a long-winded way of saying it, but his answer was correct.

Definition:Talking or writing at great length; tedious.

From long-winded