pleonastically in a sentence
adv.
π Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
PLEONASTICALLY: in a manner that is unnecessarily verbose or redundant, using more words than needed to convey an idea.
Sample Sentences
- She expressed her thoughts pleonastically, using more words than necessary to convey her point.
- The professor criticized the student's essay for being pleonastically repetitive and lacking clarity.
- In his speech, he pleonastically reiterated his main argument several times, diluting its impact.
- The authorβs pleonastically detailed descriptions enriched the narrative but also slowed the pacing.
- They argued pleonastically about the same issue, each insisting on restating their position without new insights.