lengthy

adjective C1

Meaning

Lengthy refers to something that extends over a considerable duration or distance, often implying an excessive or tedious quality that may detract from engagement or effectiveness, particularly in contexts such as discourse, documentation, or processes.
💡 While "lengthy" is often used to describe time-consuming or verbose situations, it carries a negative connotation that may not apply to all long-duration contexts; thus, it should be used judiciously to avoid implying undesired tedium.

Example Sentences

The lengthy report delayed the project completion by several weeks .
The lengthy report provided detailed analysis of the research findings .
The meeting was lengthy but necessary to cover all topics .

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