lengthy
[adjective]
Synonyms: long, drawn-out, extended, interminable, long-drawn-out, long-winded, prolonged, protracted, tedious

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Antonyms: short

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English Thesaurus: long, lengthy, long-running, long-lasting, protracted, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

length‧y /ˈleŋθi/ (comparative lengthier, superlative lengthiest) adjective [usually before noun]
[Word Family: adverb: lengthwise, lengthways; adjective: lengthening, lengthy; verb: lengthen; noun: length]

1. continuing for a long time, often too long Antonym : brief:
A lengthy period of training is required.
An accident is causing some lengthy delays.

2. a speech, piece of writing etc that is lengthy is long and often contains too many details:
a lengthy report

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

lengthy
adj.
VERBS be
ADV. extremely, very Agreement was finally reached after very lengthy discussions.
fairly, quite, rather, reasonably, relatively, somewhat After a fairly lengthy delay, we were able to continue.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

long continuing for a long time:
The film was very long.
There has been a long period without rain.
lengthy continuing for a long time, especially longer than you want or expect:
Drivers face lengthy delays on all roads out of the city.
Police are going through the lengthy process of re-examining all the evidence.
He faces a lengthy prison sentence.
long-running [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about disputes, campaigns, or shows:
He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbour.
The programme is one of the longest-running series on television.
a long-running campaign to prevent the airport from being built
long-lasting continuing for a long time – used especially about effects or relationships:
Stress can have long-lasting effects.
While at the school, she made many long-lasting friendships.
protracted formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time:
Despite protracted negotiations, they were unable to reach an agreement.
The couple have been involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children.
prolonged continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or longer in a way that makes a situation worse:
He returned to work after a prolonged absence.
Studies have linked prolonged use of the drug to cancer.
a prolonged period of economic decline
extended [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about visits, trips, breaks etc that last longer than was planned:
an extended stay in hospital
He took an extended break from work after his father died.
She didn’t like being away from home for extended periods.
lasting [only before noun] strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time:
The negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting peace.
This affair has done lasting damage to the President’s credibility.
The book left a lasting impression on me.
enduring continuing for a long time – used especially about memories, influences, or feelings of liking someone or something:
One of my most enduring memories is of going on holiday to France with my parents.
the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's stories
his enduring love for Ireland
marathon [only before noun] continuing for a very long time and needing a lot of energy, patience, or determination:
It was a marathon session of talks which continued until 3 am.
He arrived after a marathon journey across Europe.
long-winded continuing for too long - used about speeches, answers, explanations etc:
a very long-winded answer to a simple question
He gave a long-winded speech about the company's vision for the future.
interminable very long and boring:
They faced an interminable wait in the departure lounge of the airport.
The journey seemed interminable.
long-drawn-out [only before noun] used about a process that continues for much too long:
The news heightened expectations that the long-drawn-out investigation might be coming to a close.

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