long-wind·ed
| \ ˌlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd
, ˈlȯŋ-ˌwin- \
, 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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Synonyms
- circuitous,
- circumlocutory,
- diffuse,
- garrulous,
- logorrheic,
- pleonastic,
- prolix,
- rambling,
- verbose,
- windy,
- wordy
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“Long-winded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-winded. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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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
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long-wind·ed
| \ ˈlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd \
Kids Definition of long-winded
: using or having too many words
a long-winded explanation a long-winded speaker
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The first known use of long-winded was in 1578
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