long-drawn-out

[ lawng-drawn-out, long- ]

adjective

1. lasting a very long time; protracted:

   a long-drawn-out story.

2. of great length; long:

   a long-drawn-out line of soldiers.

long-drawn-out

adjective

1. over-prolonged or extended

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-drawn-out¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

How little did she realize the long drawn-out agony that was even then beginning for her sisters in that ill-fated entrenchment!

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During so long drawn out a suspense I tried to ease the tension by dictation.

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Then, such an explosion and a sort of long drawn out ei-ei-ei-ei cry of horror from the Turks.

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This was the net result of the little engagement; but it was very long drawn out at the time.

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The Presbyterian Church was crowded, the exercises long drawn out.

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