Pronunciation: /prəˈlɪks/
noun a person who speaks or writes at great length
A1 I don't understand the prolix of this document.
A2 The prolix of the contract made it difficult to read.
B1 The prolix of the legal brief was overwhelming for the jury.
B2 The prolix of the novel added depth to the story.
C1 The prolix of the academic paper demonstrated the author's thorough research.
C2 The prolix of the speech captivated the audience with its eloquence.
adjective using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
A1 The book was too prolix for me to finish.
A2 The prolix speech bored the audience.
B1 The prolix report contained unnecessary details.
B2 Her prolix writing style made it difficult to follow the plot.
C1 The prolix nature of the legal document made it challenging to decipher.
C2 The prolix nature of the novel added depth and complexity to the story.
formal The professor's prolix lecture seemed to go on forever.
informal I couldn't stand listening to that prolix speech.
slang His prolix talking put me to sleep.
figurative Her writing style is so prolix, it's like wading through a swamp of words.
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