verbose

Example Sentences

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In another, a patient reporting a headache was given a verbose response that said the patient could have anything from something minor to a brain tumor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

She has used verbose phrases when speaking off the cuff, and while a few turns of phrase have been embraced by her supporters, opponents have often criticised her for a lack of clarity.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

He’s a very quiet, gentle man and not super verbose, but then suddenly he’ll come up with a lot to say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024

He is very verbose and speaks in a certain way.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

Neither of us was what anyone would call verbose, and I didn’t know what there was to say regardless.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer