long-winded Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite using or containing too many words
    tedious; windy; wordy; verbose.
    • long-winded (or windy) speakers
    • verbose and ineffective instructional methods
    • newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
    • proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes

WordNet

Long"-wind"ed adjective
Definitions
  1. Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker. -- Long"-wind"ed*ness, n.
    A tedious, long-winded harangue. South.

Webster 1913