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-ose

-ose

8.9
A word ending that makes a describing word meaning full of something, for example verbose or grandiose
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  • The word 'verbose' uses the suffix -ose to mean 'full of words'.

Examples

  • Adding -ose to a root can create adjectives like 'grandiose' or 'bellicose'.

  • The suffix -ose is often added to words to indicate that they are full of a certain quality.

  • Writers sometimes use words ending in -ose to sound more elaborate or descriptive.

  • The presentation was quite verbose and hard to follow.

  • She has a grandiose plan for the new project.

  • When you use the suffix -ose, you create adjectives like 'verbose' that describe something abundant in words.

  • Many adjectives such as 'grandiose' incorporate the suffix -ose to convey a sense of fullness or richness.

Synonyms

ose
vs-ose
9.9

A word ending that makes adjectives meaning full of, like verbose

has identical meaning but is written with a leading hyphen
-tastic
vs-ose
  • Informal
8.8

An informal word ending used jokingly to say something is very good or full of that quality

is a neutral suffix meaning simply full of or abounding

Surface Forms

-ose main

Etymology

-Ose can also form adjectives that mean 'full of' or 'having' something, as in verbose ('full of words') or grandiose ('full of greatness'). This use comes from the Latin -osus meaning 'full of', so words ending in -ose often give the idea of being full of that quality.