lengthy

[ lengk-thee, leng-, len- ]

adjective

, length·i·er, length·i·est.

1. having or being of great length; very long:

   a lengthy journey.

2. tediously verbose; very long; too long:

   a lengthy speech.

lengthy

/ ˈlɛŋθɪ; ˈlɛŋkθɪ /

adjective

1. of relatively great or tiresome extent or duration

Derived Forms

• ˈlengthiness, noun
• ˈlengthily, adverb

Other Words From

• lengthi·ly adverb
• lengthi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lengthy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1680–90; length + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The Justice Department that Gaetz wishes to lead never charged him after a lengthy investigation, but Gaetz's good friend pled guilty, getting 11 years in prison for his role.

From Salon

Discussions – lengthy ones -- are already under way for the commencement of edition 10.

From BBC

The vetting and approval process for nominees can be lengthy - but it's in the US Constitution to provide checks and balances on presidential power.

From BBC

The timeline to get mining projects approved in Canada can also be lengthy.

From BBC

He represented Andrew McCabe, the former deputy director at the FBI who was fired by Trump and subjected to a lengthy criminal investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drawn-out
• interminable
• long
• long-winded
• protracted
• tedious