verbalism

Meaning

  1. The expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expression
  2. The excessive use of words, often with little meaning

Synonyms

verbiage
verbosity
expression
B2
punctiliousness
verboseness

verbal expression

loquacity
pedantry
phrase
C1
phraseology
prattle
43k
wording
33k
talkativeness
terms
B1
twaddle
verbalization
diction
40k
language
B1
chatter
B1
windiness
wordage
wordiness
gab
C2
garrulousness
locution
Translations

έκφραση

expression
expressió

verbalisme

xerrameca
Ausdruck

βερμπαλισμός

πολυλογία

espressione
expressão
expresión

verbalismo

anlatım

boş laf

Etymology

From verbal + -ism.

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