Definitions
- Describing a piece of writing or speech that contains more words than necessary. - Referring to a text that is unnecessarily long or complex. - Talking about a person who tends to use more words than needed to express an idea.
- Describing a person who uses too many words to express an idea. - Referring to a text that is excessively wordy or long-winded. - Talking about a speech or writing that is unnecessarily complicated or difficult to understand.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an excess of words in speech or writing.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of conciseness or clarity.
- 3Both words can be used to criticize someone's communication style.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Wordier is a comparative adjective that describes something that has more words than something else. Verbose is an adjective that describes something that uses too many words in general.
- 2Intensity: Verbose suggests a more extreme level of wordiness than wordier.
- 3Connotation: Wordier is a neutral term that simply describes the amount of words used. Verbose has a negative connotation and implies that the excessive use of words is a flaw.
- 4Focus: Wordier focuses on the quantity of words used, while verbose emphasizes the quality of communication.
- 5Formality: Verbose is more formal than wordier and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Wordier and verbose are synonyms that describe an excess of words in speech or writing. However, wordier is a comparative adjective that describes something that has more words than something else, while verbose is an adjective that describes something that uses too many words in general. Verbose has a negative connotation and is more formal than wordier.
