drawn out

adj — 2 senses

drawn out

adjalso spelled drawn-out
1

Extended; made to last longer than necessary.

  • Graduation speeches are always so long and drawn out.

drawn-out

adj
1

Protracted, made to take a longer period of time than necessary.

Derived terms
long-drawn-out

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