He was a very kind man, but his verbosity was exasperating.
Source: tatoeba (300026)
Verbosity
/vəˈbɒsəti/
Synonyms for "verbosity" (106 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
bedizenmentbig mouthbombastcandorcloud of wordscommunicativenessconversablenessduplicationduplication of efforteffusioneffusivenessembellishmentexpletive
Noun(8 words)
belaboringbulkinesscircumlocutioncircumlocutionsdegree of wordinessdetail leveldiagnostic leveldiffuseness
Adjective(1 words)
excessive wordiness
Strong matches (31)
extravagancefatfeatherbeddingfillingflow of wordsflowing tonguefluencyfluent tongueflux de boucheflux de parolesflux of wordsfranknessfrillfrillsfripperygarrulitygarrulousnessgassinessgift of gabgingerbread
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Noun(6 words)
Related words (53)
Noun(17 words)
long-windednessnimietyoutput detailoverfullnessoverkillperiphrasisprofusionprolixityprolixnessthoroughnessverbalism termverbiagesverbosenesswordagewordinesswordiness indexwordiness level
Determiner(1 words)
most verbal response
Adjective(1 words)
rambling explanation
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bedizenment, belaboring, big mouth, bombast, bulkiness.
- Sentence evidence is available for verbosity, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "verbosity".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "verbosity"
Keep "verbosity" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "verbosity" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "verbosity", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "verbosity" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesdebug leveldiagnostic detailexplanatory detailrambling prosestep by step detailsverbose style
Collocations
6 entriesavoid verbosityexcessive verbosityhigh verbositylow verbosityverbosity levelverbosity setting
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English ― it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don't let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in.
Source: tatoeba (4731492)
Sedulously avoid all polysyllabic profundity, pompous prolixity, psittaceous vacuity, ventriloquial verbosity, and vaniloquent vapidity.
Source: tatoeba (11822378)
With Christie's words about "all-talk-no-action" in mind, notice that Obama and his two secretaries of state, Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, as well as his vice president, Joe Biden, were all senators, the last two serving for two or three decades, respectively. Not forgetting the ill-fated secretary of defense, Senator Chuck Hagel. Their capacity for talking so much and saying so little is astonishing. Their verbosity is unpalatable.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "verbosity"?
Closest matches include bedizenment, belaboring, big mouth, bombast, bulkiness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "verbosity"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.