What is "lengthy" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does lengthy mean in English? Meaning of lengthy definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "lengthy" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "lengthy": relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Adjective

Meaning: relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Example: a drawn-out argument an extended discussion a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law a prolonged and bitter struggle protracted negotiations

Synonyms: drawn-out extended lengthy prolonged protracted

Similar: long

Adjective: Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension. 2011 Jluy 19, Ella Davies, “Sticks insects survive one million years without sex”, BBC: They traced the ancient lineages of two species to reveal the insects' lengthy history of asexual reproduction. a lengthy text a lengthy discussion a laborious and lengthy process She died last night after a lengthy illness. They received lengthy prison terms.2011 Jluy 19, Ella Davies, “Sticks insects survive one million years without sex”, BBC: They traced the ancient lineages of two species to reveal the insects' lengthy history of asexual reproduction.

Synonyms:

tedious, protracted, long-winded, long, drawn-out, interminable, diffuse, dragging, elongate, elongated, padded, prolix, prolonged, tiresome, verbose, wearisome, windy, wordy, overlong, lengthened, longish, very long,

What is "lengthy" in English? Definition and Explanations

What is "lengthy" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "lengthy": relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

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