Choose the correct synonym of the word PROLIXITY from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Verbosity
Prolixity means the use of too many words, making speech or writing long and tiresome. Its synonym is verbosity.
Example: The prolixity of the report made it hard to read.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Verbosity (answer) | using more words than needed (both words describe wordy, long-winded language) | The editor cut the verbosity from his essay. |
| (2) Succinctness | saying something briefly and to the point (it is the opposite of prolixity) | The teacher praised the succinctness of her answer. |
| (3) Veracity | truthfulness (it concerns whether words are true, not how many there are) | The police doubted the veracity of his story. |
| (4) Verbalization | putting thoughts into words (it says nothing about using too many words) | Writing a diary helps the verbalization of feelings. |
| Synonyms of prolixity: verbosity, wordiness, long-windedness, padding Antonyms of prolixity: succinctness, conciseness, brevity, terseness Also asked in CUET (UG): verbosity – 18-05-2026 Slot 1 veracity – 24-05-2026 Slot 1, 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 31-05-2025 Slot 1, 30-05-2025 Slot 1, 24-05-2025 Slot 2, 29-05-2024 Slot 1 |