| He was acutely aware of the problems of prolixity and worked hard to prune his original drafts, but his interest in minute analysis led inevitably to an expansive style. |
| Therefore I hope to be forgiven if I have tried the patience of my readers by any prolixity. |
| Many writers struggled against the era's compulsive reserve not just with racy subject matter but also with compulsive prolixity. |
| Redundancy of subjects and prolixity of expression accompany the mammoth and tedious labours which otherwise are expounded with extraordinary effort and concentration. |
| Simonides was known for his tendency toward concision and his rejection of prolixity. |
| The text exhibits a remarkable prolixity, considering that it is only 284 words long. |
