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Meaning of winded
The primary meaning of the word "winded" is being out of breath.
Etymology of winded
The word "winded" originated from the Old English word "wind" meaning breath or air, and the past tense of the verb "wind" which meant to blow
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being out of breath or exhausted since the 15th century
Synonyms
exhausted
tired
fatigued
weary
spent
breathless
panting
gasping
puffing
blown
puffed
out of breath
worn out
drained
depleted
enervated
weakened
prostrated
shattered
crippled
disabled
enfeebled
languid
lethargic
sluggish
slow
indolent
lazy
listless
spiritless
inert
inactive
dormant
torpid
somnolent
drowsy
sleepy
dozy
groggy
Definitions
- Feeling tired or exhausted, especially because of physical activity or effort
- Having difficulty breathing, especially after physical exertion
Usage Examples
- After running up the stairs, I was winded and needed to catch my breath
- The hikers were winded from climbing the steep mountain trail
- The athlete was winded after sprinting the 100-meter dash