lengthy

• يصف شيئًا له مدة زمنية طويلة أو امتداد كبير، وغالبًا ما يُشعر بأنه أطول مما هو ضروري أو متوقع. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف النصوص أو الكلام المطوّل بإسهاب.

Describes something that is long in duration or extent, often implying it is longer than necessary or expected.

1. Long in durationB2formal

   Lasting for a long time, often more than expected or desired.

   طويل المدة

   • The meeting was lengthy and unproductive.
   • She gave a lengthy explanation of the process.
   • The film was criticized for its lengthy runtime.

   المرادفاتdrawn-outextendedlongprolongedprotractedtime-consuming

   الأضدادbriefconcisemomentaryshorttransient

2. Tediously protractedC1formal

   Continuing for too long and becoming boring or tiresome.

   مُطَوَّل مُضْجِر

   • The negotiations were lengthy and exhausting.
   • His lengthy speech made the audience restless.
   • The legal process was lengthy and frustrating for everyone involved.

   المرادفاتdrawn-outinterminablelong-windedprolongedprotractedtedious

   الأضدادbriefconciseshortsuccinct