— long-windedly , adv. — long-windedness , n.
/lawng"win"did, long"-/ , adj.
1. talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
2. continued to a tedious length in speech or writing: another of his long-winded election speeches.
3. able to breathe deeply; not tiring easily.
[ 1580-90 ]