Definition of long-winded Long-winded
/lɔˈŋwɪˈndɪd/ - [longwindid] - long•wind•ed
We found 4 definitions of long-winded from 4 different sources.
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What does long-winded mean?
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| long-winded - 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" | ||
| tedious, verbose, windy, wordy | ||
| prolix tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length; "editing a prolix manuscript"; "a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- long-winded (a.)
Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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long-winded
A long-winded parson; one who preached long, tedious sermons. A long-winded paymaster; one who takes long credit.
