lengthy 
/ˈlɛŋθi/ adjective
length·i·er; length·i·est /ˈlɛŋθi/ adjective [also more lengthy; most lengthy] 1 : lasting for a long time
▪ The process is both lengthy and costly. ▪ We got involved in a lengthy [=long] discussion. ▪ a series of lengthy delays ▪ Lengthier trips require more planning. 2 : having many pages, items, etc.
▪ a lengthy criminal record ▪ lengthy [=long] lists
▪ The process is both lengthy and costly. ▪ We got involved in a lengthy [=long] discussion. ▪ a series of lengthy delays ▪ Lengthier trips require more planning.
▪ a lengthy criminal record ▪ lengthy [=long] lists
— length·i·ly /ˈlɛŋθəli/ adverb
▪ a lengthily titled book [=a book with a long title] ▪ She complained loudly and lengthily [=at length] about the poor service.
/ˈlɛŋθəli/ adverb ▪ a lengthily titled book [=a book with a long title] ▪ She complained loudly and lengthily [=at length] about the poor service.
— length·i·ness /ˈlɛŋθinəs/ noun [noncount]
/ˈlɛŋθinəs/ noun [noncount]
