What does long-drawn-out mean?
Long-drawn-out means Protracted, extending for a great period of time..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Protracted, extending for a great period of time..
Use long-drawn-out when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Long-drawn-out means Protracted, extending for a great period of time..
Common synonyms include diuturnal, prolonged.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use long-drawn-out where its definition matches the intended context.
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