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lengthylengthy /ˈlɛŋkθi/ ●○○ adjective (comparative lengthier, superlative lengthiest) THESAURUSlarge amount of time► long continuing for a large amount of time, or for a larger amount of time than usual: The meeting was too long. He is recovering after a long illness. ► lengthy formal long, and often lasting for longer than you want or expect: Drivers can expect lengthy delays on all roads out of the city. ► long-running continuing for a long time. Used especially about arguments, battles, events, or performances: He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbor. ► lasting strong enough or good enough to continue for a long time: They formed a lasting friendship when they were in college. ► prolonged continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or in a way that makes a situation worse: He returned to work after a prolonged absence. ► protracted formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time: The divorced couple became involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children. ► extended continuing for a long time. Used especially about visits, trips, vacations, etc. that last longer than was planned: He took an extended break from work after his father died. ► long-winded continuing for too long. Used about speeches, answers, explanations, etc.: He gave a very long-winded answer to a simple question. ► enduring continuing for a long time. Used especially about memories, influences, or feelings: The early loss of his mother had an enduring effect on him. ► interminable formal very long and boring: The time on the bus to camp seemed interminable. 1continuing for a long time, often too long: a lengthy period in the hospital► see thesaurus at long12a speech, piece of writing, etc. that is lengthy is long and often contains too many details: a lengthy two-volume book |