overlong
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərlɔŋ/
KK: /ˈoʊvərlɔŋ/
adjective
Definition
Something that is excessively long or longer than necessary.
Example
The movie was overlong, making it hard to stay focused until the end.
Conversation
Did you finish watching that new series everyone is talking about?
Yeah, but I thought it was a bit overlong for my taste.
Really? I heard the story was great, though.
It was good, but some episodes just dragged on too much.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lengthy
prolonged
extended
Antonyms
short
brief
concise
adverb
Definition
For a period of time that is longer than necessary or desirable.
Example
The meeting went on overlong, causing everyone to feel tired and restless.
Conversation
Did you notice that the discussion went on for too long today?
I definitely did! It felt a bit overlong at times.
Yeah, I thought we could have wrapped it up sooner.
Root Explanation
Overlong → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "long" (from Old English "lang", meaning having a great length). The word "overlong" means excessively long or longer than usual.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'too much' ('over-') in length — that's why overlong means excessively long.
Visually Confused Words
evelong
erelong