OVERLONG Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

overlong

adjective

Definition of overlong

as in prolonged

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Recent Examples of overlong Some unnecessary, overlong scenes do drag, allowing the audience to get sidetracked. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026 This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 For instance, while most of the movie is about the title character, a 34-year-old lieutenant governor played by Emma Mackey, there is an overlong subplot about Ella’s younger brother, Casey (Spike Fearn), that encapsulates the tonal dysfunction of the movie. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 Musically, Swift’s pivot toward concision feels like a response to claims that her last album was repetitive and overlong. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overlong

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Adjective

The three men say in court filings that they were subjected to severe beatings, electric shocks, prolonged isolation, stress positions and other forms of physical and psychological abuse while imprisoned in Venezuela.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
And then there are long-term risks involving prolonged exposure to smoke and other air pollution, which has been linked to some cancers and dementia.

— Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of prolonged

Adjective

The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.

— Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025

Definition of longish

Adjective

Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Saber-rattling between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association over the league’s push for a salary cap could lead to a protracted lockout.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
An aide can be assigned to watch a particularly challenging resident one-on-one, but many places lack enough staff for protracted, dedicated supervision.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

Definition of protracted

Adjective

Add seemingly interminable supply chain volatility, extreme weather, trade shifts and rising raw material and the CFO’s involvement becomes unavoidable.

— Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There would be no interminable seated supper, but delicacies served at stations that allowed this crowd to mingle and gossip in equal measure.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of interminable

Adjective

Core inflation gives economists and policymakers a good sense of how persistent price pressures may be, and to gauge Americans’ view of prices, officials look at market and survey-based measures of inflation expectations.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Powered by a turboprop engine producing roughly 900 horsepower, it is designed for persistent operations across large theatres of war.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

Lee spoke to The Observer about a number of topics in a lengthy conversation following his five-plus days in Las Vegas with the team.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
The lack of transparency results in many patients receiving unexpected bills, delays in getting care, and lengthy appeal processes.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of lengthy

Adjective

The healthiest version of the creator economy shouldn’t leave people in endless one-way communication.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There was just an endless stream of popular people and brands blasting popular things into your eyeballs and eardrums.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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