lengthy

adj 2

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

ADV

extremely, very

The trial became extremely lengthy, lasting over two years before the verdict was finally announced.

fairly, quite, rather, reasonably, relatively, somewhat

The meeting turned out to be quite lengthy, so we missed lunch altogether.

Definitions

adj

Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

a lengthy text

a lengthy discussion

Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.

If, in addition to being a lengthy preacher, he had also been a Rev. Mr. Mumbles or a Rev. Dr. Drone, the penance thus endured by his people would have been intolerably severe.

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Synonyms

adjective — relatively long in duration

drawn-out
extended
prolonged
protracted

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

a lengthy text

Wiktionary

a lengthy discussion

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a laborious and lengthy process

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The lengthy lecture palled on me.

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It was his lengthy narrative that bored me to death.

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In his lengthy career, he had never seen the market so high.

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