Wordy
/ˈwɜːr.di/noun
Characterized by the use of many words; verbose.
Did you know?The term 'wordy' connects deeply to the ancient belief that words possess the ability to conjure reality, making verbosity a potential tool of influence.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
wordig
“Having the quality of words; eloquent.”
Middle English
ME
wordy
“Full of words; verbose.”
14th Century
ME
wordy
“Characterized by an abundance of words.”
Modern English
English
wordy
“Describing a style that uses excessive language; verbose.”