Prolix

Synonyms of prolix

• rambling
• verbose
• long-winded

Antonyms of prolix

• concise
• succinct
• terse

Collocations of prolix

prolix writing

Frequency: 70 %

His prolix writing style made the novel difficult to read.

prolix speech

Frequency: 60 %

The politician's prolix speech bored the audience.

prolix explanation

Frequency: 50 %

She gave a prolix explanation for being late.

prolix essay

Frequency: 45 %

His prolix essay was filled with unnecessary details.

prolix lecturer

Frequency: 40 %

The prolix lecturer lost the attention of the students.

Idiomatic Expressions for prolix

• Phrase: prolix writer
  Meaning: a writer who uses an excessive amount of words or is overly verbose
  Usage: The novel was criticized for being written by a prolix writer, as the story could have been told in half the number of pages.