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long-winded

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long-wind·ed (lôngwndd, lng-)
adj.
1. Wearisomely verbose: a long-winded speaker. See Synonyms at wordy.
2. Able to maintain breathing power during exertion: a long-winded swimmer.
long-winded·ly adv.
long-winded·ness n.
long-winded
Adjective
tiresomely long
long-windedness n
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Adj.1.long-windedlong-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"
verbose, wordy, tedious, windy
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"
long-winded
adjective rambling, prolonged, lengthy, tedious, diffuse, tiresome, wordy, long-drawn-out, garrulous, discursive, repetitious, overlong, verbose, prolix << OPPOSITE brief
Translations
long-winded [lɔŋˈwɪndɪd] adj → prolijo
long-winded [lɔŋˈwɪndɪd] adj → intarissable, interminable
long-winded [lɔŋˈwɪndɪd] long adj → umständlich, langatmig
long-winded [lɔŋˈwɪndɪd] adj → prolisso/a, interminabile


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John Grueby,' said the long-winded gentleman, in a tone of mild reproof, 'his lordship said Amen.
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