Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
long-winded
adjective
/lɔːŋˈwɪndɪd/
Definition
Using more words than necessary; overly verbose.
Examples
- His long-winded explanation made it hard to understand the main point.
- The speaker was so long-winded that the audience lost interest.
- I prefer concise articles over long-winded ones that take forever to get to the point.
Meaning
Describing something that is too lengthy and tedious, often in speech or writing.
Synonyms
- verbose
- wordy
- prolix
- rambling
- lengthy
