lengthy
adjective
having or being of great length; very long.
lengthier
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comparativeof lengthy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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After pursuing the lengthier sentence against Beaird and defending it on appeal, the federal government now argues that his sentence should be vacated so that he can pursue a more lenient term.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
That backdoor, however, is far lengthier and more expensive than the Yanbu-Red Sea route.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
But lengthier and more frequent periods of hot and dry weather are increasingly a challenge.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meta's spokesperson told the BBC the majority of its glasses users would not be impacted by its move to limit lengthier Conversation Focus use to subscribers.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Many judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers do a poor job of recognizing the special needs of the mentally disabled, which leads to wrongful convictions, lengthier prison terms, and high rates of recidivism.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
