Synonyms & related words for prolix

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of prolix — including wordy, verbose, voluble, lengthy, loquacious, tedious. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to prolix

Explore words related to prolix — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include prolixly, prolixity, wordiness, verbosely, verboseness, sesquipedalian, verbosity, overlong. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for prolix

Common synonyms for prolix include wordy, verbose, voluble, lengthy, loquacious, tedious, garrulous, dryasdust — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does prolix come from?

The word prolix breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pro-, from Latin pro (“forth, forward”); and -lix, from Latin liquo (“pour, flow”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.