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lengthy Antonyms

Opposite of lengthy

Because the opposite of lengthy shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of considerable or unusual length, especially in relation to time, a speech, or a piece of writing, and often to the point of being tedious.

Usage Example

"The committee reached an agreement only after a brief debate that lasted well into the evening."

Strongest
brief
short
concise
Strong
succinct
short-lived
abbreviated
terse
fleeting

• adjective (Context 2)

Having great physical extent or tallness of stature.

Usage Example

"The basketball team drafted a short forward whose wide wingspan made him an exceptional defender."

Strongest
short
Strong
compact
stubby
diminutive

Similar words to lengthy

Words similar to lengthy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prolonged
protracted
long
long-drawn-out
extended
drawn-out
elongated
long-winded
See all synonyms of lengthy

• Nearby Words

lengthiness
lengthways
lengthwise
lengthy
lenience
leniency
lenient

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lengthy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lengthy
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