Lengthy

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛŋθiː/

Lengthy (adj)

  1. Taking a lot of time; not short or quick.
  2. Having a great distance from one end to the other.
  3. Too long and full of details, making it hard to finish or understand quickly.

Examples

  • The meeting was lengthy, so we left before it ended.
  • I read the instructions, but the process felt lengthy and slow.

Lengthy (adjective)

Examples

  • The meeting is lengthy, so we should plan breaks.
  • The task is lengthy, but it becomes easier with practice.