lengthy

• Описывает что-то, что имеет большую продолжительность или протяжённость, часто подразумевая, что это длиннее, чем необходимо или ожидалось.

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.

   Продолжительный

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

   Synonymsdrawn-outextendedlongprolongedprotractedtime-consuming

   Antonymsbriefconcisemomentaryshorttransient

2. Tediously protractedC1formal

   Continuing for too long and becoming boring or tiresome.

   Утомительно затянутый

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

   Synonymsdrawn-outinterminablelong-windedprolongedprotractedtedious

   Antonymsbriefconciseshortsuccinct