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lengthy

/ˈlɛŋθi/
length · y ˈlɛŋθ · i
English Definition
adj. very long in time or size
中文释义
冗长的,漫长的
Significado en Español
largo, prolongado
한국어 뜻
긴, 장황한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dài dòng, kéo dài
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Example Sentence

He gave a lengthy explanation of the process.

他对这个过程做了冗长的解释。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “lengthy”:

  1. A short
  2. B brief
  3. C concise
  4. D prolonged
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D — prolonged. “lengthy” means adj. very long in time or size

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ meeting dragged on for nearly four long, boring hours.

  1. A brief
  2. B short
  3. C quick
  4. D lengthy
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D — lengthy. “lengthy” means adj. very long in time or size

Common questions about “lengthy”

What does “lengthy” mean?

lengthy — adj. very long in time or size. In Chinese: 冗长的,漫长的.

How do you pronounce “lengthy”?

lengthy is pronounced /ˈlɛŋθi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: length · y.

How do you use “lengthy” in a sentence?

He gave a lengthy explanation of the process. (他对这个过程做了冗长的解释。)

What are synonyms for “lengthy”?

long, prolonged, extended — all close in meaning to lengthy (adj. very long in time or size).

Is “lengthy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lengthy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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