long-winded

adjective
UK: /ˌlɒŋˈwɪndɪd/
US: /ˌlɔːŋˈwɪndɪd/

  1. Using too many words; speaking or writing at excessive length.

    1. His long-winded speech bored everyone.
    2. The long-winded explanation made the simple issue sound incredibly complex.

  2. Continuing for longer than necessary.

    1. It was a long-winded meeting.
    2. The long-winded process of applying for the grant discouraged many people.

Synonyms

verbose loquacious garrulous rambling prolix tedious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "long-winded" in English means: Using too many words; speaking or writing at excessive length., Continuing for longer than necessary..

The phonetic transcription of "long-winded" is /ˌlɒŋˈwɪndɪd/ in British English and /ˌlɔːŋˈwɪndɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "long-winded": verbose, loquacious, garrulous, rambling, prolix, tedious.

Example usage of "long-winded": "His long-winded speech bored everyone.". More examples on the page.