lengthy
US /ˈlɛŋθi/
adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
After a lengthy discussion, the board finally approved the new marketing plan.
Word Family
Synonyms
- prolongedlengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- extendedextend in scope or range or area
- protractedlengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Collocations
- Easy lengthy talkdescribing lengthy talk (relatively long in duration; tediously protracted)
- Medium lengthy processdescribing lengthy process (relatively long in duration; tediously protracted)
- Hard lengthy negotiations with suppliersdescribing lengthy negotiations with suppliers (relatively long in duration; tediously protracted)
- Very Hard endure a lengthy legal battleto endure a lengthy legal battle, meaning to put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.