LONG-WINDED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does long-winded mean? 

• LONG-WINDED (adjective)
  The adjective LONG-WINDED has 1 sense:

1. using or containing too many words

  Familiarity information: LONG-WINDED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LONG-WINDED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Using or containing too many words

Synonyms:

long-winded; tedious; verbose; windy; wordy

Context example:

proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes

Similar:

prolix (tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length)

Derivation:

long-windedness (boring verbosity)

 Context examples 

From to-day a child will be able to navigate a ship. No more long-winded calculations.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

And so, young gentleman, he added, after a few moments' further rubbing of his chin, that you may not consider me long-winded as well as short-breathed, I believe that's all about it.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)