Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overlong
Adjective
/ˌoʊ.vərˈlɔːŋ/
Definition
Excessively long.
Examples
- The overlong lecture made it hard for students to focus.
- She decided to edit her overlong manuscript for clarity.
- His overlong emails often went unread.
Meaning
When something is described as overlong, it means that its length is more than what is considered usual or acceptable. This can refer to text, speech, or any object that has an extended length.
Synonyms
- Excessive
- Lengthy
- Extended
- Prolonged
