lengthy

lengthy

adj \ˈleŋ(k)-thē, ˈlen(t)-\

length·i·erlength·i·est

Definition of LENGTHY

1

: protracted excessively : overlong

2

: extended, long

— length·i·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb

— length·i·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun

Examples of LENGTHY

1. The process is both lengthy and costly.
2. a series of lengthy delays
3. Lengthier trips require more planning.

First Known Use of LENGTHY

1689

Related to LENGTHY

Synonyms: elongate (or elongated), extended, king-size (or king-sized), long

Antonyms: brief, curt, short, shortish

Related Words: extensive, far-reaching, longish, outstretched; oblong, rectangular; big, biggish, considerable, hefty, hulking, jumbo, large, largish, overscale (or overscaled), oversize (or oversized), sizable (or sizeable), substantial, super

Near Antonyms: abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, diminished, shortened; bitty, diminutive, little, miniature, minute, puny, small, smallish, teeny, tiny, undersized (also undersize), wee

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