Antonyms of adj aphoristic

1 of 2 senses of aphoristic

Sense 2
aphoristic, apothegmatic, epigrammatic -- (terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction")

INDIRECT (VIA concise) -> prolix -- (tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length; "editing a prolix manuscript"; "a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know")

Similarity of adj aphoristic

2 senses of aphoristic

Sense 1
axiomatic, aphoristic -- (containing aphorisms or maxims; "axiomatic wisdom")

Sense 2
aphoristic, apothegmatic, epigrammatic -- (terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction")
       => concise (vs. prolix) -- (expressing much in few words; "a concise explanation")

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