a. [ L. verbosus, from verbum a word. See Verb. ] Abounding in words; using or containing more words than are necessary; tedious by a multiplicity of words; prolix; wordy; as, a verbose speaker; a verbose argument. [ 1913 Webster ]
Too verbose in their way of speaking. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Ver*bose"ly, adv. -- Ver*bose"ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]