Lengthy: meaning, definitions and examples

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lengthy

[ ˈlɛŋ(k)θi ]

^{Context #1}

when describing something

lasting for a long time, or too long

Synonyms

extended, long, prolonged

Examples of usage

The meeting was lengthy and boring.
I hope this book isn't too lengthy.

^{Context #2}

when describing a piece of writing

having many pages or words

Synonyms

extended, long, prolonged

Examples of usage

The report was quite lengthy, but very informative.
The essay was lengthy, but well-written.

Translations

Translations of the word "lengthy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 longo

🇮🇳 लंबा

🇩🇪 lang

🇮🇩 panjang

🇺🇦 довгий

🇵🇱 długi

🇯🇵 長い (ながい, nagai)

🇫🇷 long

🇪🇸 largo

🇹🇷 uzun

🇰🇷 긴 (gin)

🇸🇦 طويل

🇨🇿 dlouhý

🇸🇰 dlhý

🇨🇳 长 (cháng)

🇸🇮 dolg

🇮🇸 langur

🇰🇿 ұзақ

🇬🇪 გრძელი

🇦🇿 uzun

🇲🇽 largo

Word origin

The word 'lengthy' originated from the Middle English word 'lengthi', which means 'long'. It has been in use since the 15th century, evolving to its current form over time. The term has been commonly used in English literature and everyday language to describe something that is long in duration or extent.