(ˈ)prō|liks adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French prolixe, from Latin prolixus extended, copious, from pro- forward + -lixus (akin to liquēre to be fluid) — more at pro- , liquid
1. obsolete : marked by long duration : protracted
if the chain of consequences be a little prolix — Isaac Watts
2.
a. : unduly prolonged or drawn out : diffuse , repetitious , verbose
very prolix , and bursting with subordinate sentences and clauses — Arnold Bennett
a sprawling book, discursive and prolix — Brendan Gill
prolix and often loose statements — Gail Kennedy
b. : given to verbosity and diffuseness in speaking or writing : long-winded
the author can be awkward, stiff, and prolix — Newsweek
was prolix with his pen — J.L.Motley
3. archaic : long or extensive in measurement
with wig prolix , downflowing to his waist — William Cowper
Synonyms: see wordy