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What is another word for long winded?

Here are some synonyms for "long-winded":

Formal:

* Verbose: This is a very common synonym, meaning using more words than necessary.

* Prolix: Similar to verbose, but with a stronger implication of tediousness.

* Circumlocutory: Using an indirect or roundabout way of speaking.

* Loquacious: Tending to talk a lot, but not necessarily in a negative way.

* Sesquipedalian: Using long words, sometimes unnecessarily.

Informal:

* Wordy: Simple and straightforward, meaning using too many words.

* Rambling: Going off on tangents and not sticking to the point.

* Chatty: Speaking in a friendly but perhaps overly casual way.

* Garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

* Windy: Similar to "long-winded" but more informal.

The best synonym depends on the context and the desired level of formality.

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