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winded

WIHN-dihd
adj
1
Out of breath, typically from physical exertion.
"She was winded after sprinting up three flights of stairs."

How to Use Winded

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

Common pairings
left him winded feel winded

Word Forms

more winded comparative, most winded superlative

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