Meaning & Definition of word "Verbiage"

Verbiage

/ˈvərbē(ə)j/

1. excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing; wordiness.
- Example: The report was filled with so much verbiage that the main points were lost.
2. the way in which something is expressed; wording.
- Example: Her verbiage was so eloquent that it captivated the audience.
3. a collection of words and phrases used in a particular context.
- Example: The legal document was bogged down with verbiage that made it hard to understand.

●From French 'verbiage', from 'verbe' meaning 'word'.

cut the verbiage:

to reduce excessive wordiness in speech or writing.

verbiage overload:

an excessive amount of verbiage that makes text difficult to read.

less verbiage, more action:

a call to reduce unnecessary speech and focus on doing.

verbose:

using more words than needed.

prolix:

extended to great, unnecessary lengths.

rhetoric:

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

Meaning: fluff

● Example Sentence: The essay was full of fluff, lacking any real substance.

Meaning: chatter

● Example Sentence: His chatter about the project turned into pure verbiage.