winded

[ win-did ]

adjective

1. out of breath.
2. having wind or breath of a specified kind (usually used in combination):

   short-winded; broken-winded.

winded

/ ˈwɪndɪd /

adjective

1. out of breath, as from strenuous exercise
2. in combination having breath or wind as specified

   broken-winded

   short-winded

Other Words From

• winded·ness noun
• un·winded adjective
• well-winded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of winded¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; wind ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

The 27-year-old Paul merely had to withstand an intense burst of activity from the former undisputed heavyweight champ in the second round, then outlast the visibly winded Tyson.

From Salon

After the race Lyles, who has battled asthma, sat on the track winded and received medical treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

Police said that Schillinger, her boyfriend, Shan Wilson, and her mother each physically assaulted some of the teenagers as the night winded down, according to the affidavit outlining the charges.

From Salon

As partial, long winded and expensive as they may prove to be.

From BBC

Today, the former Marine — who never smoked and always stayed fit, running with his dog on the beach and keeping up with fishermen 15 years younger — gets winded just walking around his deck at home.

From Seattle Times