verbalism

noun

ver·bal·ism ˈvər-bə-ˌli-zəm

Synonyms of verbalism next

: a verbal expression : term

: phrasing, wording

: words used as if they were more important than the realities they represent

the emancipation of science from verbalism—

G. A. L. Sarton

: a wordy expression of little meaning

: verbosity

Examples of verbalism in a Sentence

the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy prose that is lean, uncluttered, and utterly devoid of any trace of verbalism

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Remaining on stage with gracious verbalism, Batiste first acknowledged the nominees. —

Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021