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Definitionadj. tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length
Last update: September 13, 2015
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The prolix speaker was demanded to conclude his speech. [adjective]
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With the systematic study of the Latin, and to a slight extent also of the Greek classics, he conjoined that of logic in the prolix system of Crousaz; and he further invigorated his reasoning powers, as well as enlarged his knowledge of metaphysics and jurisprudence, by the perusal of Locke, Grotius and Montesquieu. [adjective]
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His speeches were apt to be prolix, and he defended their prolixity on principle (i. [adjective]
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We will not abuse the reader's patience by quoting more of Lady Margaret's prolix epistle. [adjective]
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There is a prolix account of the marriage-feast, of which we can pick out the names of a few dishes, such as peterel, crane, sturgeon, swan, etc. [adjective]
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Still, modern novels as a class are more apt to be voluble than prolix. [Please select]
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The inscription in which he describes the event is too prolix to be given here. [Please select]
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It is harder for French writers to be prolix. [Please select]
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He was distinguished not only for eloquence, but for his historical compositions, which are brilliant and suggestive, but rather prolix and discursive. [Please select]
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