Lengthy

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Time DurationPlay
Use 'lengthy' to describe something that takes a lot of time, often more than expected. SlideThe lengthy application process discouraged many candidates.
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Potentially NegativePlay
'Lengthy' can imply that the duration is unnecessarily long or tedious. SlideThey were frustrated by the lengthy delay in the project's completion.
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Subjective PerceptionPlay
What is considered 'lengthy' can vary based on personal expectation. SlideThe movie wasn't long, but it felt lengthy to him.