LENGTHY

extended, drawn-out, lengthy, prolonged, protracted

(adjective) relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; “a drawn-out argument”; “an extended discussion”; “a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law”; “a prolonged and bitter struggle”; “protracted negotiations”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lengthy (comparative lengthier, superlative lengthiest)

Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.

Source: Wiktionary


Length"y, a. [Compar. Lengthier; superl. Lengthiest.]

Definition: Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like. "Lengthy periods." Washington. "Some lengthy additions." Byron. "These would be details too lengthy." Jefferson. "To cut short lengthy explanations." Trench.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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