Beprose

/bɪˈproʊz/ verb

Definition

To fill or overwhelm with prose; to write about something in a tedious, lengthy prose style.

Etymology

From 'be-' plus 'prose,' from Old French 'prose' via Latin 'prosa.' Means to cover with verbose prose writing.

Kelly Says

Literary critics would complain that an author 'beprose' their work—filling it with unnecessary lengthy descriptions and wordy passages instead of showing action directly.

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