5
everlasting(adjective, endless, infinite, boundless, incessant)
5
persistent(adjective, continue, continuous, lasting, continuing)
5
spun out(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb, great)
5
verbose(adjective, slow, boring, tedious, late)
5
wordy(adjective, slow, boring, tedious, late)
4
extensive(adjective, great, big, deep, high)
4
lasting(adjective, great, deep, high, persistent)
4
slow(adjective, boring, tedious, late, rambling)
4
stretched(verb, adjective, great, spread, deep)
4
sustained(verb, adjective, great, slow, deep)
3
adjourned
3
continuing(adjective, continue, persistent, continuous, lasting)
3
drawn out(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb, great)
3
elongate(verb, adjective, great, deep, high)
3
expanded(verb, adjective, great, big, deep)
3
longsome
3
never-ending(adjective, endless, infinite, boundless, incessant)
3
retarded
3
stretched out(expression, adjective, vast, extended, lingering)
3
talkative
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