Definition of lengthy in English:

lengthy

adjectivelengthiest, lengthier ˈlɛŋ(k)θiˈlɛn(t)θiˈlɛŋ(k)θi

(especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious.
lengthy delays
Example sentencesExamples
- At university I often went on lengthy pub crawls with a blind guy, amongst others.
- No student can afford to run a lengthy trial because of the risk that you will have to pay costs.
- The courts have to impose lengthy prison sentences whenever they deal with such offences.
- I'm not sure I'd manage quite so well if we had a similarly lengthy hot spell today.
- Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream.
- There was a smash on the motorway this morning and so there was a lengthy delay.
- After a lengthy break, Marino is back and is pretty much picking up where he left off.
- The lengthy process is not difficult, but requires patience and attention to detail.
- They now face a long stay behind bars in Spain and, if convicted, a lengthy period in jail.
- My lengthy epistle on Sunday seems to have touched a chord with a lot of people.
- That process will be lengthy and is more likely than not to involve torture.
- The lengthy process of applying for grants has taken nearly two and a half years.
- As we all know we have already had a number of lengthy consultations about the new hospital.
- He will not need a lengthy learning period before getting up to speed on Asian issues.
- The lengthy process of soil preparation can start now that the lighter evenings are with us.
- How can you prove something isn't there without it being a very lengthy inspection process?
- Furthermore, all other projects in the unit were subjected to a lengthy audit process.
- Those who attack health care workers deserve nothing less than lengthy jail sentences.
- The testing of cattle to prove that they are free of the disease is lengthy.
- Although decisions can be appealed, this is a lengthy process that can take many more years.
Synonyms
long, very long, of considerable length, long-lasting, prolonged, extended, extensive
protracted, very long, overlong, long-drawn-out
diffuse, discursive, verbose, wordy, garrulous, prolix, long-winded, ponderous, digressive, rambling, dragged out
tedious, boring, interminable, wearisome

Derivatives

lengthily

adverb ˈlɛn(t)θɪliˈlɛŋ(k)θɪliˈlɛŋθəli

Murray listens to them courteously; then he replies lengthily.
Example sentencesExamples
- Has any war been so lengthily premeditated before it was launched?
- I find myself staring at my father's back as he bends over and peers lengthily into the dangerously overstuffed interior of the fridge.
- I think it's vitally important we all take a deep breath and prepare to think a little lengthily, a little earnestly, about where we're going.
- He lengthily detailed the intelligence findings he had seen, concluding, ‘These weapons represent an unacceptable threat.’

lengthiness

noun ˈlɛn(t)θɪnəsˈlɛŋkθɪnəsˈlɛŋθinəs

I apologize for the lengthiness of this description.
Example sentencesExamples
- Anyway, apologies for the lengthiness of this reply, but the sense of nostalgia is lingering.
- I know that most people seem to only skim my posts, so I really do post just for myself, but I'm feeling all-encompassing today, so I apologize for the lengthiness.
- Despite the lengthiness of these new standards, their impact on many entities will be modest.
- This can be half to one third of the cost of court proceedings, depending on their lengthiness.

Definition of lengthy in US English:

lengthy

adjectiveˈleNG(k)THēˈlɛŋ(k)θi

(especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious.
lengthy delays
a lengthy book
Example sentencesExamples
- How can you prove something isn't there without it being a very lengthy inspection process?
- Although decisions can be appealed, this is a lengthy process that can take many more years.
- The lengthy process of soil preparation can start now that the lighter evenings are with us.
- Those who attack health care workers deserve nothing less than lengthy jail sentences.
- There was a smash on the motorway this morning and so there was a lengthy delay.
- My lengthy epistle on Sunday seems to have touched a chord with a lot of people.
- As we all know we have already had a number of lengthy consultations about the new hospital.
- The lengthy process of applying for grants has taken nearly two and a half years.
- The courts have to impose lengthy prison sentences whenever they deal with such offences.
- Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream.
- The lengthy process is not difficult, but requires patience and attention to detail.
- I'm not sure I'd manage quite so well if we had a similarly lengthy hot spell today.
- That process will be lengthy and is more likely than not to involve torture.
- They now face a long stay behind bars in Spain and, if convicted, a lengthy period in jail.
- At university I often went on lengthy pub crawls with a blind guy, amongst others.
- Furthermore, all other projects in the unit were subjected to a lengthy audit process.
- After a lengthy break, Marino is back and is pretty much picking up where he left off.
- He will not need a lengthy learning period before getting up to speed on Asian issues.
- The testing of cattle to prove that they are free of the disease is lengthy.
- No student can afford to run a lengthy trial because of the risk that you will have to pay costs.
Synonyms
long, very long, of considerable length, long-lasting, prolonged, extended, extensive
protracted, very long, overlong, long-drawn-out

单词	lengthy
释义	Definition of lengthy in English: lengthy adjectivelengthiest, lengthier ˈlɛŋ(k)θiˈlɛn(t)θiˈlɛŋ(k)θi (especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious. lengthy delays Example sentencesExamples At university I often went on lengthy pub crawls with a blind guy, amongst others. No student can afford to run a lengthy trial because of the risk that you will have to pay costs. The courts have to impose lengthy prison sentences whenever they deal with such offences. I'm not sure I'd manage quite so well if we had a similarly lengthy hot spell today. Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream. There was a smash on the motorway this morning and so there was a lengthy delay. After a lengthy break, Marino is back and is pretty much picking up where he left off. The lengthy process is not difficult, but requires patience and attention to detail. They now face a long stay behind bars in Spain and, if convicted, a lengthy period in jail. My lengthy epistle on Sunday seems to have touched a chord with a lot of people. That process will be lengthy and is more likely than not to involve torture. The lengthy process of applying for grants has taken nearly two and a half years. As we all know we have already had a number of lengthy consultations about the new hospital. He will not need a lengthy learning period before getting up to speed on Asian issues. The lengthy process of soil preparation can start now that the lighter evenings are with us. How can you prove something isn't there without it being a very lengthy inspection process? Furthermore, all other projects in the unit were subjected to a lengthy audit process. Those who attack health care workers deserve nothing less than lengthy jail sentences. The testing of cattle to prove that they are free of the disease is lengthy. Although decisions can be appealed, this is a lengthy process that can take many more years. Synonyms long, very long, of considerable length, long-lasting, prolonged, extended, extensive protracted, very long, overlong, long-drawn-out diffuse, discursive, verbose, wordy, garrulous, prolix, long-winded, ponderous, digressive, rambling, dragged out tedious, boring, interminable, wearisome Derivatives lengthily adverb ˈlɛn(t)θɪliˈlɛŋ(k)θɪliˈlɛŋθəli Murray listens to them courteously; then he replies lengthily. Example sentencesExamples Has any war been so lengthily premeditated before it was launched? I find myself staring at my father's back as he bends over and peers lengthily into the dangerously overstuffed interior of the fridge. I think it's vitally important we all take a deep breath and prepare to think a little lengthily, a little earnestly, about where we're going. He lengthily detailed the intelligence findings he had seen, concluding, ‘These weapons represent an unacceptable threat.’ lengthiness noun ˈlɛn(t)θɪnəsˈlɛŋkθɪnəsˈlɛŋθinəs I apologize for the lengthiness of this description. Example sentencesExamples Anyway, apologies for the lengthiness of this reply, but the sense of nostalgia is lingering. I know that most people seem to only skim my posts, so I really do post just for myself, but I'm feeling all-encompassing today, so I apologize for the lengthiness. Despite the lengthiness of these new standards, their impact on many entities will be modest. This can be half to one third of the cost of court proceedings, depending on their lengthiness. Definition of lengthy in US English: lengthy adjectiveˈleNG(k)THēˈlɛŋ(k)θi (especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious. lengthy delays a lengthy book Example sentencesExamples How can you prove something isn't there without it being a very lengthy inspection process? Although decisions can be appealed, this is a lengthy process that can take many more years. The lengthy process of soil preparation can start now that the lighter evenings are with us. Those who attack health care workers deserve nothing less than lengthy jail sentences. There was a smash on the motorway this morning and so there was a lengthy delay. My lengthy epistle on Sunday seems to have touched a chord with a lot of people. As we all know we have already had a number of lengthy consultations about the new hospital. The lengthy process of applying for grants has taken nearly two and a half years. The courts have to impose lengthy prison sentences whenever they deal with such offences. Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream. The lengthy process is not difficult, but requires patience and attention to detail. I'm not sure I'd manage quite so well if we had a similarly lengthy hot spell today. That process will be lengthy and is more likely than not to involve torture. They now face a long stay behind bars in Spain and, if convicted, a lengthy period in jail. At university I often went on lengthy pub crawls with a blind guy, amongst others. Furthermore, all other projects in the unit were subjected to a lengthy audit process. After a lengthy break, Marino is back and is pretty much picking up where he left off. He will not need a lengthy learning period before getting up to speed on Asian issues. The testing of cattle to prove that they are free of the disease is lengthy. No student can afford to run a lengthy trial because of the risk that you will have to pay costs. Synonyms long, very long, of considerable length, long-lasting, prolonged, extended, extensive protracted, very long, overlong, long-drawn-out
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