long-winded
[ lawng-win-did, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋˈwɪn dɪd, ˈlɒŋ- /
adjective
talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
continued to a tedious length in speech or writing: another of his long-winded election speeches.
able to breathe deeply; not tiring easily.
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Origin of long-winded
First recorded in 1580–90
OTHER WORDS FROM long-winded
long-wind·ed·ly, adverblong-wind·ed·ness, nounWords nearby long-winded
longwall, long wave, longways, long weekend, long white lop-eared, long-winded, long-wire aerial, longwise, Longwood, Longworth, Longyearbyen
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British Dictionary definitions for long-winded
long-winded
adjective
tiresomely long
capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath
Derived forms of long-winded
long-windedly, adverblong-windedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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