Protracted vs Drawn-out - What's the Difference?

Drawn-out

Protracted

Definitions

Definition as Adjective
  • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
  • (used of speech) uttered slowly with prolonged vowels
Definition as Adjective
  • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Examples

  • "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations"
  • "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations"

Parts of Speech

Adjective
Adjective