English Synonym Finder

long-winded

Definitions

Continuing for a tedious length of time in speech or writing.

Using too many words; verbose or rambling.

Examples

The professor gave a long-winded lecture that lasted well past the scheduled end time.

I tried to follow his explanation, but it was so long-winded that I eventually lost interest.

Synonyms

verbose wordy prolix rambling garrulous loquacious long-drawn-out

Antonyms

concise succinct terse brief pithy laconic short