lengthy
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
lasting for a long time, especially when it feels slow or boring.
extending for a considerable duration, often implying that the process is overextended or tedious.
Simple“The players had to wait for a lengthy delay while the rain stopped.”
In context“The application process was unexpectedly lengthy, requiring several rounds of interviews and a detailed background check before a final decision was reached.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
using too many words in a speech or a piece of writing.
characterised by excessive length in speech or writing; long-winded or verbose.
Simple“The politician gave a lengthy speech that didn't really answer the question.”
In context“The report was criticized for its lengthy introduction, which delayed the presentation of the actual findings by nearly twenty pages.”
Usage lengthy deployment · lengthy deployments · lengthy procedure
“After lengthy negotiations with my daughter at the merchandise stand, we settled in as Nick Jonas began.”
“But hours after a lengthy list of celebrities were seen entering the venue in gowns and suits, large screens attached to the arena announced publicly that the famous couple were officially wed.”
From length + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.