- 1. superl. Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like. Source: opted
- 2. adj. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted Source: wordnet
- 3. Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like. "Lengthy periods." Washington. "Some lengthy additions." Byron. "These would be details too lengthy." Jefferson. "To cut short lengthy explanations." Trench. Source: webster
- 4. Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; --said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like. "Lengthyperiods." Washington. "Some lengthy additions." Byron. "These wouldbe details too lengthy." Jefferson. "To cut short lengthyexplanations." Trench. Source: adambom
- 5. j:100 s relatively long in duration; tediously protracted Source: ecdict
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