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drawn-out

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

(used of speech) uttered slowly with prolonged vowels

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a drawn-out argument
  • an extended discussion
  • a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law
  • a prolonged and bitter struggle
  • protracted negotiations

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: extended, lengthy, prolonged, protracted

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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