Lengthy vs. Lengthily — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lengthy and Lengthily
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Lengthy
Of considerable length, especially in time; extended
A lengthy convalescence.
Lengthily
Of considerable length, especially in time; extended
A lengthy convalescence.
Lengthy
Tediously long; drawn-out
A lengthy explanation.
Lengthily
Tediously long; drawn-out
A lengthy explanation.
Lengthy
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
A lengthy text
A lengthy discussion
A laborious and lengthy process
She died last night after a lengthy illness.
They received lengthy prison terms.
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Lengthily
In a lengthy way, in a manner that is long and drawn out, especially in time.
Lengthy
Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.
Lengthily
In a lengthy manner; at great length or extent.
Lengthy
Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; - said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like.
Lengthily
In a lengthy or prolix manner;
The argument went on lengthily
She talked at length about the problem
Lengthy
Relatively long in duration; tediously protracted;
A drawn-out argument
An extended discussion
A lengthy visit from her mother-in-law
A prolonged and bitter struggle
Protracted negotiations
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