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verbosity

The word “verbosity” has 4 syllables: ver-bo-si-ty

It's pronounced as /vərˈbɒs.ɪ.ti/

What is synonym and antonym for verbosity?

In the thesaurus, “verbosity” has 34 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for verbosity

Antonyms for verbosity

  • brevity
  • briefness
  • compactness
  • conciseness
  • concision
  • crispness
  • pithiness
  • succinctness
  • terseness

Meanings of verbosity

  • noun
    1. The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision; long-windedness.

Example Sentences

  • The speaker's verbosity made it hard to stay engaged throughout the presentation.
  • The essay's verbosity led to it being marked down, as clarity was valued more.
  • Some people find his verbosity charming, but others think it is excessive.
  • The writer's verbosity was evident in every paragraph, often repeating the same point in different ways.
  • Despite the verbosity of his argument, the key message was lost on the audience.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to verbosity, such as: brevity, briefness, circuitousness, circularity, circumlocution, compactness, conciseness.

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

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