noun
- tediously long or boring passages or sections, especially in a book, film, or other work
Usage: plural form; from French
Examples
- The novel had some brilliant moments but suffered from longueurs in the middle chapters.
- Critics praised the film’s cinematography but noted the longueurs in the second act.
- Despite its longueurs, the documentary contained valuable historical insights.
- The editor worked to eliminate the longueurs from the manuscript.
- Many readers skip the longueurs to get to the more exciting parts of the story.
- The play’s longueurs tested the audience’s patience during the lengthy monologues.