Long-windedness is a term used to describe a speech or writing that is excessively long or wordy. The term implies boredom and exhaustion, and its antonyms aim to convey the opposite - brevity, succinctness, and concision. One of the most popular antonyms for long-windedness is brevity, which means the use of concise, pithy, and succinct expressions or speaking and writing that is brief and to the point, but still interesting and informative. Other antonyms for long-windedness include conciseness, terseness, economy of words, and succinctness. These terms reflect the importance of efficiency and clarity in communication, emphasizing the value of getting right to the point.