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 Definitions of long-winded  [ˈlɔŋˌvyu, ˈlɒŋ-]  

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Definition of 'long-winded' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) long-winded
talking or writing at tedious length:
long-winded speakers.

2.  long-winded
( of speech or writing) continued to a tedious length.

3.  long-winded
able to breathe deeply; not tiring easily.

Etymology:  (1535–45)

Definition of 'long-winded' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) long-winded, tedious, verbose, windy, wordy
using or containing too many words
"long-winded (or windy) speakers"; "verbose and ineffective instructional methods"; "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials"; "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes"


Definition of 'long-winded' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) long-winded
long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker



'long-winded' - Nearby Entries  

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