winded

[win-did]

adjective

1. out of breath.

2. having wind or breath of a specified kind (usually used in combination).

   short-winded; broken-winded.

winded

/ ˈwɪndɪd /

adjective

1. out of breath, as from strenuous exercise

2. (in combination) having breath or wind as specified

   broken-winded

   short-winded

Other Word Forms

• windedness noun
• unwinded adjective
• well-winded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of winded¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; wind ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

Michael Olise's outstanding, emphatic finish could have winded a side seemingly searching for air, while Kane's merciless volley had the potential to suck the life out of them.

From BBC

They screamed it when, clearly winded, he walked over to the bench for a cup of water.

From Los Angeles Times

While I was winded toward the end, she never broke a sweat.

From Los Angeles Times

Just walking up the slight hill from her horse barn to her front door can leave her winded.

From Salon

The 27-year-old Paul merely had to withstand an intense burst of activity from the former undisputed heavyweight champ in the second round, then outlast the visibly winded Tyson.

From Salon