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lengthy

[lengk-thee, leng-, len-] / ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn- /
ADJECTIVE
extended
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drawn-out interminable long long-winded protracted tedious
WEAK
diffuse dragging elongate elongated lengthened longish overlong padded prolix prolonged tiresome verbose very long wearisome windy wordy
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated curtailed shortened

Example Sentences

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District negotiators were armed with the latest instructions and improved offers that emerged after a lengthy closed session of the school board on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

After a lengthy attempt to make it in the theater in Chicago, he gave up and landed at Starbucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The 58-year-old Canadian singer announced last month that she was returning to the stage for 16 concerts after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Job security is a key feature of the job hunt these days, and searches for people who are unemployed can be lengthy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

To reach the Council chambers, she had to climb a lengthy, circular flight of stairs.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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