Meaning: Using more words than necessary; wordy
Hindi: शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण
Synonyms: wordy, long-winded, garrulous
Antonyms: concise, succinct, brief
Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1
verbose in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He became __________(verbose) after a few drinks.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) talkative
Answer: talkative
Solution:
• The word in brackets is verbose, which means using more words than necessary; overly wordy (बहुत बोलने वाला या शब्दों का अधिक उपयोग करने वाला).
• The best synonym for verbose, especially in the context of someone after a few drinks, is talkative (बातूनी).
• Other options:
• Exhaustive – thorough or complete (विस्तृत) – unrelated
• Aggressive – hostile or forceful (आक्रामक) – incorrect
• Decisive – able to make decisions quickly (निर्णायक) – irrelevant
• Therefore, the most appropriate synonym is talkative.
Examples
- “His verbose explanation confused rather than clarified the topic.”
verbose – questions
What is the meaning of verbose in Hindi?
verbose means “शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण” in Hindi. In English: Using more words than necessary; wordy
What are the synonyms of verbose?
Synonyms of verbose: wordy, long-winded, garrulous.
What is the opposite of verbose?
Antonyms of verbose: concise, succinct, brief.
Has verbose been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – verbose has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.