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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 & Antonyms for long-winded
Synonyms
- circuitous,
- circumlocutory,
- diffuse,
- garrulous,
- logorrheic,
- pleonastic,
- prolix,
- rambling,
- verbose,
- windy,
- wordy
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long-winded
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of long-winded
: using too many words in speaking or writing
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long-winded
adjectivelong-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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