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Synonyms for lengthy
ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn-length·y
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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"
Synonyms:
lengthened, prolonged, extensive, elongated, extended, protracted, drawn-outAntonyms:
short
Dictionary of English Synonymes
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lengthyadjective
Synonyms:
long, prolix, protracted, verbose
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "lengthy":
long, protracted, prolonged, time-consuming, extensive, long-term, extended, bulky, voluminous, slow, drawn-out, long-standing, long-lasting, long-winded, endless, long-running, lang, interminable
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#264 | long | |
#2259 | extended | |
#2901 | slow | |
#3482 | extensive | |
#6418 | lang | |
#9589 | endless | |
#14064 | prolonged | |
#14678 | lengthy | |
#19568 | diffuse | |
#20706 | tedious | |
#22081 | verbose | |
#23873 | bulky | |
#29652 | elongated | |
#36564 | protracted | |
#50345 | voluminous | |
#62956 | lengthened | |
#70981 | wordy | |
#72713 | interminable | |
#172161 | prolix |
How to use lengthy in a sentence?
While we understand the seriousness of this error, the ability to identify and correct this issue is a result of a lengthy, rigorous process and is a positive example of the process ultimately working as it should.
We are not sending huge numbers of nonviolent drug offenders to federal prison under lengthy mandatory minimum sentences..
The president pressed Putin on multiple occasions—Putin denied involvement, as I believe he has done in the past, they had a very robust and lengthy exchange on the subject.
We do not need to have lengthy talks with the US now and the denuclearization is already gone out of the negotiation table.
The battle could be lengthy. It will be hit and run -- this is the system we are going to use in battle, we are not a state army defending borders ... we operate a system of guerrilla warfare. As far as we are concerned, land is not important.
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