winded

Out of breath

Winded means out of breath, typically from physical exertion: I was winded after climbing the stairs.

The past tense of wind (to deprive of breath) rather than wind (to turn), it describes the temporary breathlessness that follows running, a blow to the stomach, or sudden effort.

A long-winded speaker talks at exhausting length.

breathless

panting

Rapid labored breathing

breathlessness · gulping · heaving · hyperventilating · struggling · dyspnea

long-winded

verbose

More words than necessary

  • ramblingLong-winded and unfocused
  • wordyUsing more language than necessary
  • prolixExcessively wordy in speech

tedious · loquacious · garrulous · circumlocutory · discursive · digressive · meandering · drawn-out · protracted · interminable

exertion

sprinting

Maximum-speed locomotion on foot

cardio · running · jogging · hill · altitude · intensity · strenuous · exercise · workout · high-intensity

fitness

conditioning

Learned behavioral adaptation

deconditioning · sedentary · unfit · training · breathwork

recovery

rest

Cessation of activity

recuperating

Categories
Opposites
respiratory state

windedfresh

Newly made, not stale

recovered · normal breathing · rested · refreshed · energized

Phrases
Family

wind, winding, unwind, winds, unwinding, rewind, downwind, rewinding, tailwind

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G