Lengthy (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lengthy approval process for the new project held up construction for months.
- The professor's lengthy lectures often left students feeling drowsy and disengaged.
- The lengthy review process for the job applicant took several weeks to complete.
- A lengthy delay in the flight schedule forced many passengers to cancel their plans.
- The lengthy report detailing the company's financial status was overwhelming to read through.