early 15c., from Old French prolixe (13c.) and directly from Latin prolixus "extended," literally "poured out," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + base of liquere "to flow" (see liquid (adj.)).
例文
1. Too much speaking makes it a little prolix .
あれだけ言って、少しくどい。/
2.Prithee,darlingmost!-court me rather than the peevish prolix .