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lengthy
[ lengk-thee, leng-, len- ]
adjective
- having or being of great length; very long:
a lengthy journey.
- tediously verbose; very long; too long:
a lengthy speech.
lengthy
/ ˈlɛŋθɪ; ˈlɛŋkθɪ /
adjective
- of relatively great or tiresome extent or duration
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Derived Forms
- ˈlengthiness, noun
- ˈlengthily, adverb
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Other Words From
- lengthi·ly adverb
- lengthi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Senhor José remains stationary, but this lengthy series of clauses propels the reader along an unmarked path.
“I brought it with no small degree of trepidation,” Kucinich recalled in a lengthy phone conversation with the Daily Beast.
Now San Bernardino County authorities have announced a triumphant conclusion to their lengthy investigation into the case.
During our lengthy chat, Cal can be heard scampering around and giggling in the background.
But that quiet approach has served the onetime UCLA quarterback, now 63, well through his lengthy acting career.
On the other hand, I could not bring myself by lengthy or impossible quotations to vilify Duns.
If we find him there as Rutter said, you can gamble that trouble has camped in our dooryard for a lengthy stay.
A view of the duchess's ball-room, or of the dining-table of the earl, will supersede all occasion for lengthy fiddle-faddle.
The detective Agnes had retained, called on Baptiste's lawyers and held a lengthy consultation.
He returned, armed with figures, and submitted lengthy evidence and numerous tables.
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