lengthy

American  

[lengk-thee, leng-, len-] / ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn- /

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.

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lengthy British  

/ ˈlɛŋθɪ, ˈlɛŋkθɪ /

adjective

1. of relatively great or tiresome extent or duration

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Other Word Forms

• lengthily adverb
• lengthiness noun

Etymology

Origin of lengthy

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

Example Sentences

Because the approach avoids heavy metals, harsh reaction conditions and lengthy synthesis pathways, it could also reduce toxic waste and energy consumption in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

From Science Daily

The company warned that unpredictable rules and lengthy legal procedures would hurt Italy's business climate, but said it would comply with its tax obligations.

From Barron's

Oil prices are expected to trend higher until the market gains confidence that a lengthy disruption is unlikely, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices are expected to trend higher until the market gains confidence that a lengthy disruption is unlikely, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal

The jump was sparked by fears of a lengthy disruption to supplies caused by the war.

From BBC

Related Words

• drawn-out
• interminable
• long
• long-winded
• protracted
• tedious