Verbiage

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

Definitions of verbiage

noun excessive or unnecessary use of words, especially in a literary or formal context

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand all the verbiage in this contract.

A2 The verbiage used in the manual is simple and easy to follow.

B1 The verbiage in the report was filled with technical jargon.

B2 The verbiage in the speech was eloquent and persuasive.

C1 The verbiage in the document was concise and to the point.

C2 The verbiage in the legal brief was dense and difficult to decipher.

Examples of verbiage in a Sentence

formal The contract was filled with unnecessary verbiage, making it difficult to understand.

informal I can't stand reading all the verbiage in these legal documents.

slang Why do they always have to use so much verbiage in their emails?

figurative Her speech was full of flowery verbiage, but lacked substance.

Grammatical Forms of verbiage

• past tense: verbiaged
• plural: verbiages
• comparative: more verbiage
• superlative: most verbiage
• present tense: verbiages
• future tense: will verbiage
• perfect tense: have verbiaged
• continuous tense: is verbiaging
• singular: verbiage
• positive degree: verbiage
• infinitive: to verbiage
• gerund: verbiaging
• participle: verbiaged

Origin and Evolution of verbiage

First Known Use: 1610 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'verbiage' originated from the Middle French word 'verbier', meaning 'to chatter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'verbiage' has evolved to refer to excessive or unnecessary use of words, often in a way that is unclear or confusing.