"long-windedly" meaning in All languages combined

See long-windedly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more long-windedly [comparative], most long-windedly [superlative]
Etymology: * long-winded + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|long-winded|ly}} long-winded + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} long-windedly (comparative more long-windedly, superlative most long-windedly)
  1. In a long-winded manner; employing more lengthy phrasing than required. Synonyms: verbosely
    Sense id: en-long-windedly-en-adv-5G1NfTPx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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