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protracted

adjective

prəˈtræk.tɪd

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected.

The negotiations were protracted over months.

The negotiation turned into a protracted process.

lengthy, extended, prolonged, drawn-out

Entry 1

lengthy, extended

Entry 2

lengthy, prolonged, drawn-out, extended

brief, short, quick

Entry 1

brief, short

Entry 2

short, brief, quick

protracted conflict, protracted negotiation, protracted delay

Of or relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

playfully humorous or mischievous

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing