lengthy

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine große Länge oder Dauer hat, oft mit der Nebenbedeutung, dass es länger ist als nötig oder erwartet. Bezieht sich sowohl auf räumliche Ausdehnung als auch auf zeitliche Erstreckung.

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.

   Langwierig

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

   Synonymedrawn-outextendedlongprolongedprotractedtime-consuming

   Antonymebriefconcisemomentaryshorttransient

2. Tediously protractedC1formal

   Continuing for too long and becoming boring or tiresome.

   Ermüdend in die Länge gezogen

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

   Synonymedrawn-outinterminablelong-windedprolongedprotractedtedious

   Antonymebriefconciseshortsuccinct