What is another word for over-long?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəlˈɒŋ] (IPA) 
Over-long can be substituted with alternatives like excessive, drawn-out, protracted, lengthy, or prolonged. These words share a common meaning of being longer than expected or necessary. Excessive denotes something that exceeds normal limits, exceeding in amount, extent, or degree. Drawn-out means something that is extended or continued, especially beyond what is necessary or reasonable. Protracted similarly means something that is unnecessarily prolonged or extended, often noted in legal or bureaucratic contexts. Lengthy is an informal synonym for long, often found in conversation or less formal contexts. Finally, prolonged denotes something that is extended in time or duration and often emphasizes the negative connotation of something being too long.
