prolix

This term carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting that the length of a piece of writing or speech is not just extensive, but unnecessary and exhausting. It describes a failure of brevity where the speaker or writer becomes bogged down in redundant detail, often leading to the listener's boredom or confusion. In professional or legal contexts, it describes a style that is overly formal and winded, contrasting with the desired precision and conciseness of a sharp argument. It is rarely used to describe a positive abundance of detail, focusing instead on the tedious nature of the verbosity.