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Meaning of the word lengthy in English

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lengthy

US /ˈleŋ.θi/
UK /ˈleŋ.θi/
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Adjective

1.

of considerable or unusual length, especially in time or duration

Example:
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The meeting turned into a lengthy discussion.
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She wrote a lengthy report on the findings.
Synonym:
longextendedprolongedprotractedextensive
Synonym:
briefshort
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