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

Last Friday, the artist Pink published a lengthy criticism of Macklemore’s on-stage polemic, writing that his comments and use of violent wartime imagery had frightened many Jewish people, including her. — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026

The gold medalist has some big shoes to fill, considering the show’s lengthy track record of figure skaters who found success on the ballroom floor. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

The update also thanks fans for their support, and said Hilton’s road back could be lengthy. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

The same day, Macklemore released a lengthy statement on Instagram explaining his side of the story. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026