NYT Dictionary

WORDILY

AdverbWORD-i-lyword-i-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In a wordy manner; using too many words.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English wordy Middle English -ly English -ly English wordily From wordy + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

verboselywindily

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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