lengthy

adjective

ˈleŋ(k)-thē How to pronounce lengthy (audio)
ˈlen(t)-
lengthier; lengthiest
1
: protracted excessively : overlong
2
lengthily adverb
lengthiness noun

Examples of lengthy in a Sentence

The process is both lengthy and costly. a series of lengthy delays Lengthier trips require more planning.
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Much of the money was sent to organizations with a lengthy history of providing mental health and drug addiction services, but millions more were funneled to questionable organizations, including some located outside the city. John Frank, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Despite a lengthy apology to Trevor Lawrence and multiple players, GMs, and pundits arguing over the suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, the NFL has chosen to uphold his three-game suspension. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Throughout his lengthy and storied career, Lamar has now collected a total of 22 top 10 hits on the Hot 100. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Nathan Hochman, the man who defeated former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, will begin his term Tuesday with a lengthy to-do list after promising to restore balance to the criminal justice system. Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lengthy 

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lengthy was in 1689

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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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lengthy

adjective
ˈleŋ(k)-thē How to pronounce lengthy (audio)
ˈlen(t)-
lengthier; lengthiest
: very long
lengthily adverb
lengthiness noun

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