英语词汇“prolix”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	prolix
释义	pro·lix \(ˈ)prō\|liks\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French prolixe, from Latin prolixus extended, copious, from pro- forward + -lixus (akin to liquēre to be fluid) — more at pro-, liquid 1. obsolete : marked by long duration : protracted < if the chain of consequences be a little prolix — Isaac Watts > 2. a. : unduly prolonged or drawn out : diffuse, repetitious, verbose < very prolix, and bursting with subordinate sentences and clauses — Arnold Bennett > < a sprawling book, discursive and prolix — Brendan Gill > < prolix and often loose statements — Gail Kennedy > b. : given to verbosity and diffuseness in speaking or writing : long-winded < the author can be awkward, stiff, and prolix — Newsweek > < was prolix with his pen — J.L.Motley > 3. archaic : long or extensive in measurement < with wig prolix, downflowing to his waist — William Cowper > Synonyms: see wordy
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