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Winded: meaning, definitions and examples

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winded

 

[ ˈwɪndɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

Winded refers to a state of breathlessness typically due to exertion or fatigue. It is commonly used to describe the feeling one experiences after intense physical activity, such as running or climbing. Being winded often results in difficulty catching one's breath, but it usually resolves quickly with rest. This term can also be applied in a figurative sense to describe someone who is overwhelmed by emotions or experiences.

Synonyms

breathless, out of breath, panting, wrecked

Examples of usage

  • After the sprint, I was completely winded.
  • He was so winded that he could barely talk.
  • Climbing up that hill left me feeling winded.
  • The intense workout left everyone in the class winded.

Translations

Translations of the word "winded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ofegante

🇮🇳 थका हुआ

🇩🇪 außer Atem

🇮🇩 terengah-engah

🇺🇦 задиханий

🇵🇱 zdyszany

🇯🇵 息切れした

🇫🇷 essoufflé

🇪🇸 sin aliento

🇹🇷 nefesi kesilmiş

🇰🇷 숨이 찬

🇸🇦 مُتَنفِّس

🇨🇿 zadýchaný

🇸🇰 zadýchaný

🇨🇳 气喘吁吁

🇸🇮 zadihan

🇮🇸 móður

🇰🇿 демі алған

🇬🇪 სუნთქვის უკმარისობა

🇦🇿 nəfəs darlığı

🇲🇽 sin aliento

Etymology

The term 'winded' has its roots in Old English, with the word 'windian' meaning 'to wind' or 'to twist'. Historically, this referred to the physical twisting or turning nature of breathing, as well as the control of one's breath during strenuous activities. The verb evolved over time, and the adjective 'winded' emerged in the English language to describe the state of breathlessness associated with physical exertion. In literature and folklore, descriptions of windedness often conveyed not just physical fatigue but also a sense of emotional overwhelm. By the 19th century, the term became more prevalent in everyday language, particularly in sports and physical education, where understanding the limits of physical endurance was essential. Today, 'winded' is widely recognized and used in both casual and formal contexts to describe a common human experience related to exertion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,197, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.