CEFR B1

prolix

adjective

Meaning

prolix means tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The writer described the response as prolix.
A prolix tone can change the mood of a conversation.

Synonyms: verbose

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prolix (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/

Definition

prolix means tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The writer described the response as prolix.
A prolix tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became prolix after the announcement.

How to Use prolix

prolix + noun (collocation): Use prolix before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a prolix reaction."
become prolix (collocation): Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became prolix near the end."

Synonyms of prolix

Words with a similar meaning to prolix:

verbose

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