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lengthy
adjective \ˈleŋ(k)-thē, ˈlen(t)-\
: lasting for a long time
: having many pages, items, etc.
length·i·erlength·i·est
Full Definition of LENGTHY
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: protracted excessively : overlong
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First Known Use of LENGTHY
1689
LENGTHY Defined for Kids
lengthy
adjective \ˈleŋ-thē\
length·i·erlength·i·est
Definition of LENGTHY for Kids
: very long <a lengthy argument>
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