verb (intransitive) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The author postillated over the trivial details, making the chapter much longer than it needed to be.

Definition:To draw out; prolong; extend to an inordinate length; sometimes used for tedious or tiresome discussion.

From postillate

Example:He postillated monotonously, failing to engage his audience with any real insight.

Definition:In a monotonous manner; without variety or interest.

From monotonously

Example:Their postilling was ineffectually trying to change the speaker's mind.

Definition:Without effect, aimlessly, without producing any significant results.

From ineffectually