Synonyms of lengthy

lengthy

adjective

ˈleŋ(k)-thē 

1

as in long

of great extent from end to end

she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• long
• elongated
• elongate
• extended
• large
• extensive
• longish
• outstretched
• sizable
• oblong
• king-sized
• far-reaching
• big
• rectangular
• king-size
• sizeable
• oversized
• considerable
• substantial
• hefty
• oversize
• super
• jumbo
• largish
• overscaled
• biggish
• hulking
• overscale

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brief
• short
• curt
• abbreviated
• curtailed
• diminished
• abridged
• shortish
• small
• tiny
• little
• minute
• diminutive
• miniature
• shortened
• puny
• wee
• smallish
• undersized
• bitty
• undersize
• teeny

2

as in far

lasting for a considerable time

the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• long
• far
• endless
• extended
• great
• long-drawn-out
• long-drawn
• marathon
• protracted
• prolonged
• long-term
• long-lived
• interminable
• longish
• persistent
• overlong
• permanent
• everlasting
• aeonic
• multiyear
• aeonian
• all-day
• multiday
• all-night

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brief
• short
• little
• short-term
• sudden
• mini
• abrupt
• abbreviated
• curtailed
• condensed
• short-lived
• shortish
• transient
• momentary
• fleeting
• ephemeral
• transitory
• shortened
• short-range
• impermanent

Examples of lengthy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film features a lengthy interview with Scott Thorson, Liberace's ex, who once claimed to have had an affair with Jackson in the '80s. —Jeremy Helligar, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024

Senior linebacker Caden Coopersmith connected to the idea of watering bamboo and the lengthy period of work that’s required before results are realized. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2024

Hydro was largely cut out of the legislation, much to the chagrin of the industry, which is facing a wave of lengthy relicensing fights at FERC. —Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024

The musician announced the album title alongside a lengthy, high-drama statement previewing the themes of the upcoming release. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024