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long–winded
adjective long–wind·ed \ˌlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd, ˈlȯŋ-ˌwin-\
: using too many words in speaking or writing
Full Definition of LONG-WINDED
1
: tediously long in speaking or writing
2
: not easily subject to loss of breath
— long–wind·ed·ly adverb
— long–wind·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of LONG-WINDED
1589
Related to LONG-WINDED
- Synonyms
- circuitous, circumlocutory, diffuse, garrulous, logorrheic, long-winded, pleonastic, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy
LONG-WINDEDNESS Defined for Kids
long–winded
adjective long–wind·ed \ˈlȯŋ-ˈwin-dəd\
Definition of LONG-WINDED for Kids
: using or having too many words <a long-winded explanation> <a long-winded speaker>
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