verbosely en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English verbose Middle English -ly English -ly English verbosely From verbose + -ly.
Meanings
- In a verbose manner; in a fashion employing more lengthy phrasing, using extraneous words, making use of superfluous verbiage, applying more grandiose verbal construction, etc., than is strictly required, necessary, or desirable, in order to convey the essential nature of the communication.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most verbosely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more verbosely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |