long-winded | ||
1. | [ adjective ] using or containing too many words | |
Synonyms: | verbose windy wordy tedious | |
Examples: | "long-winded (or windy) speakers" "verbose and ineffective instructional methods" "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials" "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes" |
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Related terms: | prolix | |
Similar spelling: |
long-windedly long-handled long-snouted long_since longingly longhand |