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overlong

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlɔːŋ/
o · ver · long
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• adjective

1

Excessively or tediously long in duration or physical length.

Example

"The film was criticized for its overlong final act and slow pacing."

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• adverb

1

For an excessively long period of time.

Example

"We should not linger overlong on minor administrative details during the meeting."

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• Rhymes for overlong

• Nearby Words

overlie
overlit
overload
overlong
overlook
overlord
overloudly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'overlang', inherited from Old English 'oferlang', combining the prefix 'ofer-' (excessively) with 'lang' (long).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overlong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overlong
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