lengthy — continuing for a long time; very long in duration or extent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing for a long time; very long in duration or extent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleŋθi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's lengthy bedtime stories could cure anyone's insomnia.
- After a lengthy debate, they finally agreed on pizza toppings.
- The contract was so lengthy that lawyers needed lawyers to read it.
lengthy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈleŋθi/]
continuing for a long time; very long in duration or extent
The professor gives a lengthy lecture that seems to go on forever.
The lengthy speech made the crowd feel empty.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lenghty', derived from 'length' (from Old English 'lengu') combined with the suffix '-y' meaning 'having the quality of'. The root ultimately traces to Proto-Germanic origins related to 'long'.
Breakdown
length (n. long duration) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = lengthy (adjective meaning 'of great length or duration')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's lengthy bedtime stories could cure anyone's insomnia.”
“After a lengthy debate, they finally agreed on pizza toppings.”
“The contract was so lengthy that lawyers needed lawyers to read it.”
“The lengthy construction project disrupted traffic for months.”
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