overlong
overlong
Definition
over·long (ō′vər lôŋ′, ō′vər lôŋ′)
adjective, adverb
too long
overlong
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- line: This can produce overlong lines without warning mes- sages.
- sequence: UTF-8 decoders should treat them like malformed or overlong sequences for safety reasons.
- period: In all kinds of school, overlong lesson periods taxed pupils ' powers of concentration.
- song: You see, the Dead in 1965-1970 played their own version of overlong country/rock songs, which were heavily acoustic.
- comedy: An overlong comedy with a few amusing and inspired moments to help it along.
- drama: This is about as much an overlong political drama as anything else.
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: The Skull Island sequence is slightly overlong with one too many set pieces.
- little: The contrast between the natural and man made elements of this piece are interesting, although the piece is a little overlong.
- sometimes: The candidate who's a plumber ( John Hamilton ) spoke well and always stood to make his sometimes overlong responses.
- also: Also overlong titles, categories, and servings will be cropped.
Browse dictionary entries near overlong
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- overlap
- overlook
- overlooked
- overlooking
- overlord
- overly
- overman
- overmaster
- overmatch
- overmuch
- overnice
