long-drawn-out

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈdrȯn-ˈau̇t How to pronounce long-drawn-out (audio)
variants or long-drawn
Definition of long-drawn-outnext
as in lengthy
lasting for a considerable time a long-drawn-out acceptance speech by an overemotional actor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-drawn-out
  1. lengthy
  2. long
  3. prolonged
Adjective
  • The council discussed this development in September but postponed a vote after a lengthy discussion.
    Pili Saravia, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • One look at the impressively lengthy Salesforce timeline shows deliberate intent to provide higher value to an ever-widening client base.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • Claire and Jamie don't get long in Lallybroch before they are separated yet again.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The long battery life and strong suction are big time-savers because the vacuum quickly picks up messes without needing time to recharge.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of long
Adjective
  • Plants and their parts are useful crime evidence because plant cell walls, spores, and pollens are distinctive enough to be recognizable and are composed of strong compounds that are resistant to destruction over prolonged periods of time.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Despite the trees' resilience and speedy recovery, researchers found a decline in young aspens reaching maturity due to prolonged drought and unmanaged animals grazing.
    John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of prolonged
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