lengthy

adjective

\ ˈleŋ(k)-thē

, ˈlen(t)-\

lengthier; lengthiest

Definition of lengthy

1 : protracted excessively : overlong

2 : extended, long

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Other Words from lengthy

lengthily \ ˈleŋ(k)-thə-lē

, ˈlen(t)- \ adverb

lengthiness \ ˈleŋ(k)-thē-nəs

, ˈlen(t)- \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for lengthy

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

brief, curt, short, shortish

Examples of lengthy in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The lengthy list of FASD symptoms includes (among others) speech delays, memory problems, cognitive delays, hyperactivity, difficulty focusing, and learning disabilities. — Anchorage Daily News, "Living with FASD: ‘I’m going to have this for the rest of my life’," 28 June 2019 Grisham will also continue to help out the first lady's office during the transition — quite a lengthy list of responsibilities for just one person. — CBS News, "First lady's spokeswoman will replace Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary," 25 June 2019 Its lengthy list of A-list voice talent sees the return of Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear and Annie Potts as Bo Peep (a character who was absent from Toy Story 3). — Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, "Box Office: 'Toy Story 4' No. 1 With $118M U.S. Bow, Clears $238M Globally," 23 June 2019 For the past two years, the nonprofit has had a lengthy waiting list, sometimes stretching five months. — Erin B. Logan, baltimoresun.com, "Howard immigration nonprofit looks into restructuring amid financial concerns," 20 June 2019 His prospects for confirmation have been spotty due in large part to questions about his lengthy work as former Boeing executive and persistent questions about possible conflicts of interest. — Lolita C. Baldor, chicagotribune.com, "Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan steps down to avoid ‘painful’ family situation," 18 June 2019 Gonzalez’s legislation exempts a lengthy list of professions such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, architects, accountants, real estate agents and hairstylists. — Carolyn Said, SFChronicle.com, "Uber, Lyft to make wage concessions to keep California drivers contractors," 12 June 2019 King has accumulated a lengthy list of famous friends. — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, "The irresistible authenticity of Gayle King," 11 June 2019 Coach Meyer won two national titles at Florida and one at Ohio State even as his players racked up a lengthy list of legal issues. — Eric Levenson, CNN, "Former Florida Gators football captain arrested for murder," 9 June 2019

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