Synonyms for lengthy
ˈlɛŋk θi, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn-length·y

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1. lengthy

   Synonyms:
   diffuse, long, prolix, tedious, verbose, wordy

   Antonyms:
   brief, compact, compendious, concise, condensed, laconic, neat, pithy, sententious, short, succinct, terse

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1. lengthy

   Synonyms:
   diffuse, prolix, tedious, long-drawn, verbose

   Antonyms:
   concise, compendious, curt, short, brief, laconic, compact, condensed, succinct

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1. 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-out

   Antonyms:
   short

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1. lukeadjective

   the term 'luke' is used to describe one who is tall to a large extent.

   wow, you're so luke!!

   Submitted by k1y099.mi on September 1, 2023  

2. wordy

   rarely used word for verbose, expressed in too many words.

   he made his point with a taughty piece of literature.

   Submitted by rinat on June 1, 2017  

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1. lengthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   long, lengthened, prolonged, prolix, not short, not brief

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1. lengthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   long, prolix, protracted, verbose

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1. 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

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1. Bill Ryan:

   Just last year, we were delighted to host Justice Gorsuch and his staff for a lengthy private tour of the Library and a display of rare documents curated to reflect the Justice’s particular interests, as an organization that works closely with the Supreme Court (having both the Law Library and the private papers of many former justices) we are always eager to maintain a collegial relationship with our institutional neighbors across the street.

2. Michelle Straschnitzki:

   Im glad he wont be putting everyone through a lengthy, exhaustive and heartbreaking trial, however, I also hope that by doing so, he doesnt get an absurdly reduced sentence as per our justice system.

3. Christoph Wilcke:

   There are no lengthy trials, iSIS is quick on the trigger. The risks these people take to speak out are enormous.

4. Abu Osama al-Jolani:

   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.

5. Rex Tillerson:

   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.