If you describe something that is written or said as long-winded, you are critical of it because it is longer than necessary. The manifesto is long-winded, repetitious and often ambiguous or poorly drafted. I hope I'm not being too long-winded.
What does long winded answer mean?
1 : tediously long in speaking or writing. 2 : not easily subject to loss of breath.
How do you use long winded in a sentence?
Long-winded in a Sentence ?
- The student's long-winded response was much more lengthy than the client required.
- Even though her speeches are lengthy and long-winded, I still enjoy listening to the orator speak.
- Our long-winded boss stretches every staff meeting over the time limit with his drawn-out rambling. ?
