adj

winded

WIHN-dihd

Winded (adj) means Out of breath, typically from physical exertion. Example: “She was winded after sprinting up three flights of stairs.”

adj

Out of breath, typically from physical exertion.

"She was winded after sprinting up three flights of stairs."

How to use winded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort of breath after exercise or a blow to the stomach.

Common pairings

left him winded feel winded

more winded comparative, most winded superlative

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She was _____ after sprinting up three flights of stairs.

minded blinded reminded

What does “winded” mean?

The word “winded” means out of breath, typically from physical exertion. In plain terms, short of breath after exercise or a blow to the stomach.

How do you pronounce “winded”?

“Winded” is pronounced WIHN-dihd (/ˈwɪndɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “winded” in a sentence?

Here is “winded” used in a sentence: “She was winded after sprinting up three flights of stairs.”

What part of speech is “winded”?

“Winded” is an adjective.