28 entries under diffuseness topic. ×

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circumlocutory(adjective, tedious, involved, ambiguous, diffuse)
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verbose(adjective, style, words, excess, surplus)
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roundabout(adjective, rambling, indirect, circuitous, tortuous)
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ambagious
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diffuse(adjective, style, words, tedious, excess)
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discursive(adjective, confused, ambiguous, rambling, indirect)
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long-winded(adjective, style, words, excess, confused)
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pleonastic(adjective, style, words, tedious, excess)
6
prolix(adjective, style, words, excess, confused)
6
wordy(adjective, style, words, excess, confused)
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digressive
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excursive
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lengthy(adjective, wordy)
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copious
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exuberant
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flatulent(adjective, wordy)
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frothy
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longsome
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loose
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maundering
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