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overlong

ADJECTIVE
long
Synonyms
WEAK
continued deep distant dragging drawn-out elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lasting lengthened lengthy lingering lofty long-drawn-out longish outstretched prolonged protracted rangy remote running spread-out spun out stretch stretched stretching stringy sustained tall towering

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Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of ‘Stranger Things,’ this series follows an engaged couple on an overlong and aimless journey filled with creepiness and dread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

One widely upvoted post calls it "fine as a closure… but way short of expectations", pointing to a "rushed" narrative, overlong action sequences and music that feels "misplaced".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The only thing “Saturday Night Live” loves more than an overlong current events cold open is running a successful joke into the ground.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2025

He could commute overlong sentences that keep people locked up for no good reason and free geriatric prisoners who are serving out gratuitous mandatory minimums.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2024

She’d always hated the thing, considered it gaudy and ridiculous with its overlong neck and extravagant tail feathers.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray