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словоблу́дие — meaning in English

slovobludiye

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English meaning

  • rhetoric noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
  • verbiage noun Excessive or unnecessary words, especially language that is wordy and says little.

Senses

словоблу́дие is used for these senses in English:

  • rhetoric The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
  • rhetoric (sometimes, derogatory) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
  • verbiage Overabundance of words.

rhetoric — full definition

  1. noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
  2. noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.

verbiage — full definition

  1. noun Excessive or unnecessary words, especially language that is wordy and says little.
  2. noun The particular wording of a document or message, considered neutrally.

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