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- [lengk-thee, leng-, len-]
- /ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn-/
- /ˈleŋ.θi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lengk-thee, leng-, len-]
- /ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn-/
Definitions of lengthy word
- adjective lengthy having or being of great length; very long: a lengthy journey. 1
- adjective lengthy tediously verbose; very long; too long: a lengthy speech. 1
- noun lengthy (especially in reference to time ) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious. 1
- adjective lengthy long: article 1
- adjective lengthy long: speech 1
- adjective lengthy tedious 1
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Origin of lengthy
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1680-90; length + -y1
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Parts of speech for Lengthy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lengthy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lengthy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lengthy
adj lengthy
- tedious — event: dull
- protracted — to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- long — having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle.
- drawn-out — long-drawn-out.
adjective lengthy
- long-lasting — enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
- extensive — Covering or affecting a large area.
- extended — Made larger; enlarged.
- elongate — Make (something) longer, especially unusually so in relation to its width.
- elongated — Unusually long in relation to its width.
Antonyms for lengthy
adj lengthy
- abbreviated — made into a shorter form
- curtailed — to cut short; cut off a part of; abridge; reduce; diminish.
adjective lengthy
- brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
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