lengthy
lengthy Lexical Profile
lengthy Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
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.
"The committee reached an agreement only after a lengthy debate that lasted well into the evening."
Having great physical extent or tallness of stature.
"The basketball team drafted a lengthy forward whose wide wingspan made him an exceptional defender."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'long' is the standard adjective for both physical distance and duration, 'lengthy' is almost exclusively reserved for time, spoken discourse, or written documents, and often carries a subtle implication of being overly drawn-out or tedious.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 17th century from the noun 'length' (from Old English 'lengþu') combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'; it was originally popularized in American English before gaining widespread acceptance in British usage during the 19th century.