overlong Definition
excessively long; too long.
Using overlong: Examples
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The movie was overlong and dragged on for hours.
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The article was criticized for being overlong and repetitive.
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The meeting was overlong and unproductive.
overlong Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: overlong in Brief
'Overlong' [ˌəʊvəˈlɒŋ] means excessively or unnecessarily long, often leading to boredom or disinterest. It is used to describe things like movies, articles, or meetings that are too lengthy and could have been shorter. Synonyms include 'protracted,' 'lengthy,' and 'extended,' while antonyms include 'brief,' 'short,' and 'concise.'