English adjective: drawn-out | |||
1. | drawn-out relatively long in duration; tediously protracted | ||
Samples | A drawn-out argument. An extended discussion. A lengthy visit from her mother-in-law. A prolonged and bitter struggle. Protracted negotiations. | ||
Synonyms | extended, lengthy, prolonged, protracted | ||
Similar | long | ||
Antonyms | short | ||
2. | drawn-out (used of speech) uttered slowly with prolonged vowels | ||
Similar | slow | ||
Antonyms | fast | ||