lengthy
Translation
long, long-winded, protracted
Examples
It was a lengthy and boring speech.
It was a lengthy and boring speech.
The legal process can be lengthy.
The legal process can be lengthy.
Grammar Patterns
a lengthy ((noun)) It was a lengthy and boring speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: long, protracted, extended; Antonyms: short, brief, concise
Etymology
From the noun 'length' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.
Memory Tips
Often carries a negative connotation, suggesting something is longer than necessary or desirable, e.g., 'a lengthy delay'.