long-winded
using or containing too many words (Freq. 1) - long-winded (or windy) speakers - verbose and ineffective instructional methods - newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials - proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes • Syn: tedious, verbose, windy, wordy • Similar to: prolix • Derivationally related forms: wordiness (for: wordy), windiness (for: windy), wind (for: windy), verboseness (for: verbose), verbosity (for: verbose), tediousness (for: tedious), long-windedness
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