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long-winded
[/ˌlɔːŋ ˈwɪndɪd/]
adjective
prolixo
1.
Talking or writing at tedious length; using more words than necessary
His long-winded speech put everyone to sleep.
Seu discurso prolixo adormeceu todos.
2.
Characterized by verbosity; excessively wordy
The report was criticized for being long-winded and repetitive.
O relatório foi criticado por ser prolixo e repetitivo.
NYC Slang
windbag (noun for person); can also mean 'all talk'
Synonyms
verbose
wordy
garrulous
loquacious
tedious
windy
Antonyms
concise
brief
succinct
terse
laconic
short
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prolixo
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
verboso
Alternative formal term
General Brazilian
tagarela
Informal, emphasizes chattiness
Portugal
prolixo
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
verboso
Formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
to beat around the bush
to go on and on
to talk someone's ear off
to be full of hot air
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