verbalism

• Nom désignant l'expression d'idées ou d'opinions par la parole ou l'écrit, ou l'usage excessif de mots, souvent au détriment du sens.

A noun referring to the expression of ideas or opinions in speech or writing, or an excessive use of words.

1. Expression of beliefs or opinionsC1formal

   The act of communicating one's beliefs or opinions through speech or writing.

   Expression de croyances ou d'opinions

   • His verbalism on the subject was clear and persuasive.
   • The politician's verbalism often masked his true intentions.
   • She is known for her passionate verbalism about social justice.

   Synonymesassertiondeclarationexpressionpronouncementstatementutterance

   Antonymesactionsilence

2. Excessive use of wordsC2formal

   An overabundance of words; using more words than necessary to express an idea.

   Verbalisme (emploi excessif de mots)

   • The essay was criticized for its unnecessary verbalism.
   • His speech was full of verbalism but lacked substance.
   • Avoid verbalism in your writing to keep it clear and concise.

   Synonymescircumlocutiongarrulitylong-windednessloquacitypleonasmprolixityredundancyverbiageverbositywordiness

   Antonymesbrevityconcisenesseconomypithinesssuccinctnessterseness