verbosely

IPA/vɜːˈbəʊs.li/
IPA/vɚˈboʊs.li/

verbosely — 副詞

1. speaking or writing with more words than needed, which can make your message unc

1.副詞B2
釋義

冗長地

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speaking or writing with more words than needed, which can make your message unclear or difficult to follow

例句

Nora explained the rules so verbosely that the children lost interest before she finished.

Nora 用極其冗長的方式解釋規則,孩子們還沒等她說完就失去了興趣。

so + adverb + that + result clause

Henry described his trip verbosely, adding every tiny detail about the bus ride.

Henry 冗長地描述他的旅程,連公車車程的每個小細節都不放過。

describe + verbosely + adding unnecessary detail

同義詞
  • wordily

    more informal and less common; suggests unnecessary repetition rather than just length

  • long-windedly

    informal; emphasizes that something feels endless because of too much detail

  • prolixly

    very formal and rare; typically used in literary criticism, not everyday speech

反義詞
  • concisely

    using few words to say a lot; the direct opposite in terms of economy of language

  • succinctly

    expressing ideas clearly in a brief way, without losing meaning

文法句型

speak/write/explain + verbosely

so + verbosely + that clause

用法筆記

Typically appears after verbs of communication (explain, describe, write, speak, answer). Carries a mildly critical tone — it implies the speaker or writer could have been more direct.

常見錯誤

She described her journey verbosely, showing everyone her photos.
She described her journey at length, showing everyone her photos.
💡'verbosely' always implies criticism (too wordy); use 'at length' or 'in detail' when the length is neutral or positive.