lengthy
adjectiveHow many syllables in lengthy?
There are 2 syllables in the word lengthy.How to pronounce lengthy:
Definition of lengthy:
- lengthy (adjective):
- very long or tiresome
- protracted excessively overlong
- relatively long in duration; tediously protracted.
Synonyms for lengthy:
elongatetediouslargelongextensiveelongateddiffuseprolixinterminablelengthenedAntonyms for lengthy:
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