Words similar to long-winded

Example sentences for: long-winded

How can you use “long-winded” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Wills' analysis of Wayne as a cultural icon is deemed pretentious, long-winded, and jargon-filled.
The bishops give him long-winded answers that make no sense at all, at the end of which he asks again, confused: "May I with right and conscience make this claim?"
A push for shorter stories--also said to be in the works--may well vanquish the elegant, comprehensive (OK, long-winded) pieces for which the paper is famous.
Clichés in writing are another matter; depending on the style striven for, they might conceivably serve a function; as with everything else, overdoing them can create a long-winded, boring experience.
"Mr Jiang, normally given to long-winded speeches, has maintained an eerie reticence," according to a comment piece Wednesday.