Definitions
- Describing the use of too many words to express an idea or thought. - Referring to a tendency to speak or write at length without being concise. - Talking about a style of communication that is unnecessarily wordy or long-winded.
- Describing the use of too many words to express an idea or thought. - Referring to a tendency to use more words than necessary to convey a message. - Talking about a style of writing or speaking that is unnecessarily verbose or long-winded.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the use of too many words to express an idea or thought.
- 2Both words refer to a tendency to be long-winded or verbose.
- 3Both words are often used in a negative context to criticize communication styles.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Verbosity is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic or political writing, while wordiness is more common in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Verbosity has a more negative connotation and is often associated with pretentiousness or pomposity, while wordiness is seen as more neutral and simply descriptive.
Remember this!
Verbosity and wordiness are synonyms that describe the use of too many words to express an idea or thought. While they have similar meanings, verbosity is more formal and has a more negative connotation, while wordiness is more neutral and commonly used in everyday language.
