
Lengthy
Time Duration
Use 'lengthy' to describe something that takes a lot of time, often more than expected.

The lengthy application process discouraged many candidates.
Potentially Negative
'Lengthy' can imply that the duration is unnecessarily long or tedious.

They were frustrated by the lengthy delay in the project's completion.
Subjective Perception
What is considered 'lengthy' can vary based on personal expectation.

The movie wasn't long, but it felt lengthy to him.
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ElongateExtensiveInterminableLingerProlongProtractedTire
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