Definition of LENGTHY

lengthy

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
    • "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"

Adj

  • Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
  • Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.

Origin / Etymology

From length + -y.

Synonyms

drawn-out, extended, prolonged, protracted

Scrabble Score: 14

lengthy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lengthy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lengthy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

lengthy is a valid Words With Friends word