lengthy
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lengthier · lengthiest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
Adjective
Examples
a lengthy text
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.
Adjective
Examples
If, in addition to being a lengthy preacher, he had also been a Rev. Mr. Mumbles or a Rev. Dr. Drone, the penance thus endured by his people would have been intolerably severe.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lengthy” mean?
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
Is “lengthy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.