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prolixo — meaning in English

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English meaning

prolix adj Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
wordy adj Using far more words than necessary; long-winded.

Senses

prolixo is used for these senses in English:

long-winded Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.
prolix Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
wordy Using an excessive number of words.

prolix — full definition

adj Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
adj Long; having great length.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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