long-winded

American  

[lawng-win-did, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈwɪn dɪd, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. talking or writing at tedious length.

   long-winded after-dinner speakers.

2. continued to a tedious length in speech or writing.

   another of his long-winded election speeches.

3. able to breathe deeply; not tiring easily.

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long-winded British  

adjective

1. tiresomely long

2. capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath

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Other Word Forms

• long-windedly adverb
• long-windedness noun

Etymology

Origin of long-winded

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The governor, in a long-winded response, said he wasn’t trying to impress anyone, but “press upon you I’m like you.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rose has few friends, perhaps because she has few unexpressed thoughts—and those thoughts tend toward the long-winded and uncompromising.

From The Wall Street Journal

What has gotten out of hand is this litany of long-winded toasts.

From The Wall Street Journal

For troubleshooting tech and getting how-to’s for basic home improvements, some of my interviewees found ChatGPT gets to the root of the question quicker than long-winded YouTube videos.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meredith is long-winded and short-sighted, unable to take a hint, let alone relax.

From Salon

Related Words

• chatty
• loquacious
• rambling