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:
diffuse
drawn-out
elongate
elongated
extended
extensive
interminable
large
lengthened
long
long-drawn-out
long-winded
overlong
prolix
prolonged
protracted
tedious
verbose
very long
Antonyms for lengthy:
abbreviated
abridged
ad rem
aphoristic
apothegmatic
applicable
apposite
appropriate
appurtenant
apropos
apt
blunt
breviloquent
brief
brusque
capsule
clear
compact
compendiary
compendious
compressed
concise
condensed
confined
connected
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