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long-winded

[ lawng-win-did, long- ]

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.


long-winded

adjective

  1. tiresomely long
  2. capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzԲ-ˈɾԻԱ, noun
  • ˌDzԲ-ˈɾԻ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • DzԲ-ɾԻĻ· adverb
  • DzԲ-ɾԻĻ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of long-winded1

First recorded in 1580–90
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Example Sentences

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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.

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Smith said on his podcast Friday, after the Bill Clinton strategist went on a long-winded rant about the sportscaster on his own podcast.

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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.

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It is full of inaccuracies and hallucinations, and it can be quite difficult to read in parts because it's so long-winded.

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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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