lengthy

• Describe algo que tiene una gran duración o extensión, a menudo implicando que es más largo de lo necesario o esperado.

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.

   Largo en duración

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

   Sinónimosdrawn-outextendedlongprolongedprotractedtime-consuming

   Antónimosbriefconcisemomentaryshorttransient

2. Tediously protractedC1formal

   Continuing for too long and becoming boring or tiresome.

   largo y tedioso

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

   Sinónimosdrawn-outinterminablelong-windedprolongedprotractedtedious

   Antónimosbriefconciseshortsuccinct