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Definition of winded

winded

/ˈwɪn.dɪd/
win · ded
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• adjective

1

Out of breath or having difficulty breathing, typically as a result of physical exertion or a blow to the solar plexus.

Example

"She was completely winded after sprinting up the four flights of stairs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Pronounced with a short 'i' (/ˈwɪndɪd/) when meaning out of breath or exposed to wind, and occasionally with a long 'i' (/ˈwaɪndɪd/) as an archaic past tense of 'wind' meaning to sound a horn.

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• Nearby Words

windburnt
windcheater
windchill
winded
winder
windfall
windfarm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'wind' (from Old English 'wind', meaning air in motion or breath) plus the participial suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winded
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