Associations to the word «Prolix»

Wiktionary

PROLIX, adjective. Tediously lengthy.
PROLIX, adjective. Tending to use big or obscure words, which few understand.

Dictionary definition

PROLIX, adjective. Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length; "editing a prolix manuscript"; "a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know".

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain