Lengthy

/ˈlɛŋθi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a considerable length; long in time, duration, or extent.

The lengthy presentation made it difficult for the audience to stay focused.

Extended or prolonged, often unnecessarily so.

She wrote a lengthy explanation, which could have been summarized in a few sentences.

Taking a long time to finish or complete.

The lengthy negotiations delayed the start of the project.

From length + -y; first known use in the 14th century.

a lengthy process

A process that takes a long time to complete.

lengthy discussion

A conversation or debate that lasts for a long time.

lengthy documentation

Paperwork or records that are extensive or detailed.

length

The measurement of something from end to end.

long

Having a greater than average length.

Going on forever; never-ending.

This movie is so lengthy, it feels like it will never end!

Very detailed or wordy.

His lengthy rant about politics was exhausting to listen to.