Definitions for lengthy
ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn-length·y

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1. drawn-out, extended, lengthy, prolonged, protractedadjective

   relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

   "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations"

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1. lengthyadjective

   long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension

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1. lengthy

   Lengthy refers to something that is considerably extensive, prolonged, or long in duration, size or amount. It often implies that the length is more than expected or desired. It can apply to a range of things such as documents, discussions, processes, or events.

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1. Lengthy

   having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'lengthy' in Adjectives Frequency: #926

Anagrams for lengthy »

1. thegnly

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lengthy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lengthy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of lengthy in a Sentence

1. Jen Psaki:

   I think the lengthy statement that I issued yesterday outlined pretty specifically the events of the last few weeks, i will say, from the President's viewpoint -- and I saw The President this morning -- The President's working with Sen. Manchin over the course of decades.

2. Pippa Mills:

   Formal identification processes will take place as well as the examinations to establish the causes of their deaths, this process is likely to be a lengthy one but it is crucial and Essex Police are working with her majesty's coroner to ensure the dignity of the victims and the respect for their loved ones is at the forefront of Essex Police investigation.

3. Michael Avenatti:

   We had a very open, honest and frank discussion that I found to be extremely productive. It was lengthy. It was frank.

4. Rex Tillerson:

   They had a very robust and lengthy exchange on the subject. The President pressed President Putin on more than one occasion regarding Russian involvement. President Putin denied such involvement, as I think he has in the past.

5. Woody Allen:

   I never read anything about me, these interviews I do, anything. I said everything I had to say about that whole issue in the New York Times, i have moved so far past it. I never think about it. I work. I said I was never going to comment on it again. I said everything I have to say about it. When asked by Variety if he ’ll ever read the piece, Woody Allen responded with a lengthy answer — that compared a son’s indictment of his father to a bad review.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lengthy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lengthy
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy