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drawn-out
[/ˈdrɔːn.aʊt/]
adjective
prolongado
1.
lasting longer than necessary; protracted or extended in time
The drawn-out negotiation took several months to complete.
A negociação prolongada levou vários meses para ser concluída.
2.
characterized by a slow, extended manner of speaking
He spoke in a drawn-out voice, emphasizing each syllable.
Ele falava com uma voz prolongada, enfatizando cada sílaba.
Synonyms
protracted
prolonged
extended
long-drawn-out
lengthy
tedious
Antonyms
brief
short
quick
concise
swift
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prolongado
most common usage
General Brazilian
demorado
emphasizing the extended duration or delay
Portugal
arrastado
commonly used for protracted situations
Portugal
alongado
less formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
draw something out - to make something last longer
a drawn-out affair - a situation that takes an unexpectedly long time
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