(adj) relatively long in duration; tediously protracted, Syn. extended, prolonged, lengthy, protracted, Example:a drawn-out argument; an extended discussion; a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law; a prolonged and bitter struggle; protracted negotiations
adj. 1. relatively long in duration; as, a long-drawn-out visit from my mother-in-law. Syn. -- drawn-out, extended, prolonged, protracted. [ WordNet 1.5 ]