wordy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite using or containing too many words
    tedious; windy; long-winded; verbose.
    • long-winded (or windy) speakers
    • verbose and ineffective instructional methods
    • newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
    • proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes

WordNet


Word"y adjective
Wordforms
comparative Wordier ; superlative Wordiest
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to words; consisting of words; verbal; as, a wordy war. Cowper.
  2. Using many words; verbose; as, a wordy speaker.
  3. Containing many words; full of words.
    We need not lavish hours in wordy periods. Philips.

Webster 1913