Synonyms of overlong

Antonyms of overlong

Collocations of overlong

overlong pause
Frequency: 70 %

After his question, there was an overlong pause before anyone spoke.

overlong speech
Frequency: 60 %

The politician's overlong speech bored the audience.

overlong meeting
Frequency: 55 %

The overlong meeting could have been more productive if it was shorter.

overlong novel
Frequency: 50 %

The overlong novel could have been more concise.

overlong movie
Frequency: 45 %

The overlong movie seemed to drag on forever.

Idiomatic Expressions for overlong

  • Phrase: overlong shot
    Meaning: a very unlikely or unrealistic possibility
    Usage: It's an overlong shot that we'll win the lottery, but we can always try.