long-winded

adjective

long-wind·ed | \ ˌlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd

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, ˈlȯŋ-ˌwin-\

Definition of long-winded

1 : tediously long in speaking or writing

2 : not easily subject to loss of breath

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The first known use of long-winded was in 1578

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long-winded

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English Language Learners Definition of long-winded

: using too many words in speaking or writing

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long-winded

adjective

long-wind·ed | \ ˈlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd\

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: using or having too many words a long-winded explanation a long-winded speaker

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