Pronunciation: /prəˈlɪks/

Definitions of prolix

noun a person who speaks or writes at great length

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of prolix in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of prolix

past tense

prolixed

plural

prolixes

comparative

more prolix

superlative

most prolix

present tense

prolix

future tense

will prolix

perfect tense

have prolixed

continuous tense

is prolixing

singular

prolix

positive degree

prolix

infinitive

to prolix

gerund

prolixing

participle

prolixed

Origin and Evolution of prolix

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prolix' originated from the Latin word 'prolixus', meaning extended or long-winded.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prolix' has retained its original meaning of being excessively wordy or lengthy in speech or writing.