Definition of Lengthy
long and overextended, especially in time
Examples of Lengthy in a sentence
The courts have to impose lengthy prison sentences whenever they deal with serious offences. 🔊
After a lengthy break, Marino is back and is pretty much picking up where he left off. 🔊
The lengthy process of applying for grants has taken nearly two and a half years. 🔊
There was a smash on the motorway this morning and so there was a lengthy delay. 🔊
Do not stay out in the sun for lengthy periods without covering up and make sure you put on plenty of sun cream. 🔊
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