What does long-winded mean?
Long-winded means Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose..
Long-winded
/ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ · adjective
Meaning
Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose..
Example Sentences
He launched into a long-winded discussion of the relative merits of asphalt and concrete.
But which analysis is the right one? Well, as in any serious field of research, the consequences of making different assumptions about a particular phenomenon are often so complex and far-reaching that the full implications of the decision to adopt one analysis rather than another are not always immediately apparent. Thatʼs a rather long-winded way of saying that itʼs not always obvious what the right answer is!
Synonyms for long-winded
Antonyms for long-winded
Related Words
Word Forms
- more long-winded
- most long-winded
- longwinded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for long-winded?
Common synonyms include garrulous, tedious, verbose, prolix.
What is the opposite of long-winded?
Possible antonyms include short-winded, laconic, taciturn.
How do you use long-winded in a sentence?
He launched into a long-winded discussion of the relative merits of asphalt and concrete.
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