winded

[ US /ˈwaɪndɪd, ˈwɪndɪd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. breathing laboriously or convulsively
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How To Use winded In A Sentence

  • Strangely Firefox won't break a word, and so normal text wraps itself, but the moment a long winded URL goes in, it sticks out at the side [so there's a horizontal scroll bar].
  • The language is out of condition: -- fat and fozy, thick-winded, purfled and plethoric. Famous Reviews
  • Which is a long-winded way of saying that human nature will play a part in deliberations. Times, Sunday Times
  • It seemed to Jordan that he was going into another long-winded speech.
  • Okay, Peter, I'll give you a break from my long-winded questions about your books.
  • Evolution is not a long-winded way of making human beings. Times, Sunday Times
  • I thought it was a lovely example of the long-winded way in which such publicity material was once worded.
  • Upon my poetical veracity I do not see the strength of your objection, but as matrimony is a very tender subject, as well as a longwinded one, I had better give you Mr Pitt's answer when he did not choose to give any, 'I have not made up my mind.' Letter 265
  • None of the youngsters made long-winded speeches, but they said it all through sprightly dances that were a celebration of life and an exhibition of talent.
  • As she picked the apple up, her lover panting and almost winded touched the goal.
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