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Definition of Long-winded
1. Adjective. Using or containing too many words. "Proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes"
Exact synonyms: Tedious, Verbose, Windy, Wordy
Similar to: Prolix
Derivative terms: Long-windedness, Tediousness, Verboseness, Verbosity, Wind, Windiness, Wordiness
Similar to: Prolix
Derivative terms: Long-windedness, Tediousness, Verboseness, Verbosity, Wind, Windiness, Wordiness
Definition of Long-winded
1. Adjective. Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Long-winded
1. Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker. Long-windedness, "A tedious, long-winded harangue." (South) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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