单词	lengthy
释义	lengthy adjective ˈleŋ(k)-thē  ˈlen(t)- lengthier; lengthiest 1 : protracted excessively : overlong 2 : extended, long lengthily ˈleŋ(k)-thə-lē  ˈlen(t)- adverb lengthiness ˈleŋ(k)-thē-nəs  ˈlen(t)- noun Synonyms elongate elongated extended king-size king-sized long See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The process is both lengthy and costly. a series of lengthy delays Lengthier trips require more planning. Recent Examples on the Web Eligibility for the program, which cuts debt for some borrowers, was expanded recently, but the review process can be lengthy. Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Closing arguments are likely to be lengthy, and jury deliberations are always unpredictable — especially given the relatively complicated charges. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This route can be lengthy — no less than six months and often much longer. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 The process can be lengthy, depending on the complexity of the system under review. Ben Allen, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The best available detour was lengthy, Leinen said. Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 With 11 plaintiffs, the discovery process alone will be lengthy and revelatory, with unflattering details likely to emerge about both the Tour’s secretive handling of discipline and LIV’s grubby financials. Eamon Lynch, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2022 The day after announcing his illness, O’Rourke spoke at back-to-back virtual events, giving a lengthy talk at both. Rick Klein, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2022 The Environmental Protection Agency issued a lengthy report in 2020, outlining major shortfalls in Jackson’s water system, which included a failure to replace lead pipes, faulty monitoring equipment and inadequate staffing. Bracey Harris, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition lengthy adjective ˈleŋ-thē  lengthier; lengthiest : very long a lengthy argument lengthy adjective 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 Relevance long elongated elongate extended extensive large longish sizable outstretched oblong big king-sized rectangular considerable far-reaching king-size substantial hefty super oversize sizeable largish jumbo oversized biggish hulking overscale overscaled Antonyms & Near Antonyms brief short curt abbreviated curtailed shortish abridged diminished small little tiny minute diminutive shortened miniature puny wee smallish undersized bitty undersize teeny See More 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 protracted prolonged great long-drawn-out marathon long-drawn longish long-term interminable overlong persistent long-lived permanent aeonian everlasting multiyear aeonic multiday all-night all-day Antonyms & Near Antonyms brief short little shortish abrupt sudden mini abbreviated condensed curtailed shortened short-term transient short-lived momentary fleeting ephemeral transitory impermanent short-range See More
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