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
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Out of breath, typically from physical exertion.
"She was winded after sprinting up three flights of stairs."
"She was winded from her long run."
How to use winded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort of breath after exercise or a blow to the stomach.
Common pairings
left him winded
feel winded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more winded
- Superlative
- most winded
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Synonyms
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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.
