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long-winded
[ lawng-win-did, long- ]
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.
long-winded
adjective
- tiresomely long
- capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԲ-ˈɾԻԱ, noun
- ˌDzԲ-ˈɾԻ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- DzԲ-ɾԻĻ· adverb
- DzԲ-ɾԻĻ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of long-winded1
Example Sentences
But it was a long-winded process requiring two doctors to sign it off and for the person to "live in their acquired gender" for at least two years.
Smith said on his podcast Friday, after the Bill Clinton strategist went on a long-winded rant about the sportscaster on his own podcast.
Gratitude is an overstatement in Monterroso Mejia’s long-winded litany, a sentiment she repeats over and over again when recalling her past and future acting opportunities.
It is full of inaccuracies and hallucinations, and it can be quite difficult to read in parts because it's so long-winded.
So that’s a long-winded way of saying I just want to see a good football game and whoever wins, I’m gonna be happy for that guy.”
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