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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

I wish the same could be said about his overlong dream-logic interludes, which tantalize as peeks into Frankie’s psyche but eventually feel like style filler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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

“There will be regular patrols round the perimeter of the building to ensure that civilians do not tarry overlong in conversation with the prisoners.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson