LONG-DRAWN-OUT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

long-drawn-out

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈdrȯn-ˈau̇t

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Definition of long-drawn-out

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 long-drawn-out Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 June 2025 The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road. — Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025

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Earlier this month, Full House alum Stamos posted a lengthy note on Instagram before the band’s show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville announcing that his longtime friend Love, 85, was struggling with a grave, unspecified health issue.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors urged a lengthy sentence based on Skroko’s criminal history and lack of remorse.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of lengthy

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Meanwhile, long term supply agreements provide the ability to lock in multiyear procurement volumes with clients, mitigating uncertainties stemming from short term market volatility.

— , CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Stokes has recorded three or more blocks in six straight games, tying her with Lisa Leslie in 2003 for the longest such streak in a single WNBA postseason.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

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