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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brief
• short
• curt
• abbreviated
• curtailed
• diminished
• abridged
• shortish
• small
• little
• tiny
• minute
• diminutive
• miniature
• shortened
• puny
• wee
• smallish
• undersized
• bitty
• 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
• prolonged
• protracted
• marathon
• long-term
• long-lived
• interminable
• longish
• persistent
• overlong
• permanent
• everlasting
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lengthy

After undergoing a lengthy IVF journey in Seoul, Jung, who was born in South Korea but grew up in the US, now openly shares her experience on social media and offers consultations to women seeking reproductive care, especially overseas. — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

There were also lengthy discussions with each author about how their stories came together. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

The vote followed a lengthy discussion by council members who debated whether selling the detention center was in the best interest of Atlanta, its residents or the detainees who would be held behind bars. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Before the 2025 season, McLaurin signed a three-year, $96 million contract extension after a lengthy holdout. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026