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lengthy

[ˈleŋθi]

lengthy Definition

  • 1lasting or taking a long time
  • 2tediously long

Using lengthy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lengthy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The meeting was lengthy and unproductive.

  • Example

    The lengthy process of getting a visa can be frustrating.

  • Example

    The article was too lengthy for my taste.

  • Example

    The book contains a lengthy discussion on the topic.

lengthy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lengthy

Antonyms for lengthy

Phrases with lengthy

  • a detailed and extended account of something

    Example

    She gave a lengthy explanation of her absence.

  • a legal proceeding that takes a long time to complete

    Example

    The defendant had to endure a lengthy trial before being acquitted.

  • a series of steps that take a long time to complete

    Example

    The lengthy process of applying for a scholarship requires patience and perseverance.

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Summary: lengthy in Brief

The term 'lengthy' [ˈleŋθi] describes something that takes a long time or is tediously long. It can refer to meetings, processes, articles, or discussions, as in 'The meeting was lengthy and unproductive.' 'Lengthy' is often used with phrases like 'lengthy explanation,' 'lengthy trial,' and 'lengthy process,' which denote detailed accounts, legal proceedings, and series of steps that take a long time to complete.

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