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
  • While Barranquilla doesn’t actually touch the Caribbean Sea, the city offers a charming alternative in the form of the Malecón del Río, a lengthy promenade that spans along the mouth of the Magdalena River.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • After news of the agreement broke, Torres shared a lengthy thank you message to the Yankees and their fans on Instagram.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • That’s how many days the longest government shutdown—which ran from Dec. 21, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019—lasted.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Their towels are made from 100% organic long staple cotton and are customizable!
    The View, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of long
Adjective
  • The infected individual, a veterinarian, had mild flu symptoms after prolonged exposure to sick cats without using personal protective equipment.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The agency also warns a prolonged shutdown could lead to longer waits at airport security.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of prolonged
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