1. 延长的；拖延的；持久的
Something, usually something unpleasant, that is protracted lasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped.

1. relatively long in duration
tediously protracted

e.g. a drawn-out argument
an extended discussion
a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law
a prolonged and bitter struggle
protracted negotiations

Synonym: drawn-outextendedlengthyprolonged