LENGTHY


Meaning of LENGTHY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ leŋθi ]

( lengthier, lengthiest)

1.

You use lengthy to describe an event or process which lasts for a long time.

...a lengthy meeting.

...the lengthy process of filling out passport application forms.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

A lengthy report, article, book, or document contains a lot of speech, writing, or other material.

...a lengthy report from the Council of Ministers...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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