 drawn-out |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] relatively long in duration; tediously protracted | |
| Synonyms: | lengthy prolonged extended protracted | |
| Examples: | "a drawn-out argument" "an extended discussion" "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law" "a prolonged and bitter struggle" "protracted negotiations" |
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| Related terms: | long | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (used of speech) uttered slowly with prolonged vowels | |
| Synonyms: | drawling | |
| Related terms: | slow | |
| Similar spelling: |
drown_out drum_out |
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