Cool MateMeaning of Lengthy
In simple words: very long; taking a lot of time or space
Lengthy in a sentence
- lengthy delays
- I had to go through the lengthy process of obtaining a visa.
- a lengthy explanation
- After a fairly lengthy delay, we were able to continue.
- Agreement was finally reached after very lengthy discussions.
- A court case will be expensive and lengthy.
- There is a lengthy summary of the discussions in his diary.
How to use Lengthy
Use 'lengthy' to describe something that is longer than usual, such as a speech or a document. It is suitable for both written and spoken language but may come off as slightly formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
lengthy + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'lengthy' as 'long and lengthy', where both emphasize the idea of more than enough time or space.
Related words
Common mistakes with Lengthy
- Confused with 'long' which can describe physical length, while 'lengthy' describes duration or detail.
- Used inappropriately for short items, where a term like 'brief' would be better.
- Assuming 'lengthy' can describe anything; usually it pertains to processes or texts.
Lengthy appears in
Lengthy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طويل
طويل جداً؛ يستغرق الكثير من الوقت أو المساحة
- Bengaliবাংলা
দীর্ঘ
খুব লম্বা; অনেক সময় বা জায়গা নেয়
- GermanDeutsch
Langwierig, Lang, Ausführlich
sehr lang; braucht viel Zeit oder Platz
- SpanishEspañol
Largo
muy largo; que lleva mucho tiempo o espacio
- Persianفارسی
طولانی
بسیار طولانی؛ نیاز به زمان یا فضای زیادی دارد
- FrenchFrançais
Long, Longuet
Très long ; prend beaucoup de temps ou d'espace
- Hindiहिन्दी
लंबा
बहुत लंबा; जिसमें बहुत समय या जगह लगे
- ItalianItaliano
lungo
molto lungo; richiede molto tempo o spazio
- PortuguesePortuguês
Demorado
Muito longo; que leva muito tempo ou espaço
- RussianРусский
Длительный, долгий
очень долгий; занимающий много времени или места
- Urduاردو
لمبا
بہت لمبا؛ بہت زیادہ وقت یا جگہ لینے والا
- Chinese中文
冗长的, 漫长的
很长；耗时或占空间很大
More words like Lengthy
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- Detailed
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- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Lengthy
What does Lengthy mean?
very long; taking a lot of time or space
What is the definition of Lengthy?
very long, and often too long, in time or size
How do you use Lengthy in a sentence?
lengthy delays
Can you give another example of Lengthy?
I had to go through the lengthy process of obtaining a visa.
What are synonyms for Lengthy?
Common alternatives include lengthy, long, extended, prolonged, detailed.
What is the opposite of Lengthy?
Opposite meanings include brief, short, concise.
What words go with Lengthy?
It commonly pairs with be, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Lengthy?
Confused with 'long' which can describe physical length, while 'lengthy' describes duration or detail. Used inappropriately for short items, where a term like 'brief' would be better. Assuming 'lengthy' can describe anything; usually it pertains to processes or texts.
How do you pronounce Lengthy?
US: /["/ˈleŋkθi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈleŋkθi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lengthy?
Use 'lengthy' to describe something that is longer than usual, such as a speech or a document. It is suitable for both written and spoken language but may come off as slightly formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Lengthy?
"Lengthy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.