lengthy

[lengk-thee, leng-, len-]

adjective

lengthier, lengthiest 

1. having or being of great length; very long.

   a lengthy journey.

2. tediously verbose; very long; too long.

   a lengthy speech.

lengthy

/ ˈlɛŋθɪ, ˈlɛŋkθɪ /

adjective

1. of relatively great or tiresome extent or duration

Other Word Forms

• lengthiness noun
• lengthily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of lengthy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1680–90; length + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Iranian authorities on Tuesday handed down two French nationals lengthy prison sentences after convicting them on multiple charges including spying for Israel, the judiciary said.

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US actor and filmmaker Woody Allen has paid a lengthy, glowing tribute to Diane Keaton who died on Saturday aged 79.

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However, it has been a difficult start to the season for some Lionesses who have been recovering from lengthy injuries.

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Even ahead of the most recent restrictions, U.S. companies wishing to buy Chinese magnets were required to answer lengthy sets of questions for applications that were often delayed or rejected.

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A throw built on generating torque from his legs to his hips and on through his shoulder and lengthy right arm, instead started to look inefficient and uncomfortable.

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• protracted 
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