seem interminable

Frequency: 6.01.5 per million words

Used to describe something that feels like it lasts for a very long time.

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Examples (10)

  • The flight seemed interminable, delaying our arrival by several hours.
  • Her monologue on ancient history seemed interminable to the restless audience.
  • The wait for the test results seemed interminable, filling him with anxiety.
  • During the lockdown, the days often seemed interminable and monotonous.
  • The endless bureaucratic process seemed interminable to the frustrated applicant.
  • To a child, a five-minute lecture can seem interminable.
  • Sometimes, a moment of awkward silence can seem utterly interminable.
  • The queue for tickets at the concert hall seemed interminable.
  • After working for so long, the final minutes of the shift seemed interminable.
  • His explanation of the complex system seemed interminable and difficult to follow.