Definition of long–winded
1 : tediously long in speaking or writing
2 : not easily subject to loss of breath
long–windedly
adverblong–windedness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
1578
First Known Use of long–winded
1578
LONG–WINDED Defined for English Language Learners
long-winded
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adjective
Definition of long–winded for English Language Learners
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: using too many words in speaking or writing
LONG–WINDED Defined for Kids
long–winded
play
adjective
long–wind·ed
\ˈlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd\
Definition of long–winded for Students
: using or having too many words a long-winded explanation a long-winded speaker
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