Synonyms & Antonyms : Lengthy





Lengthy



( Adjective )


The people were enthusiastic enough to hear his lengthy speech.

Synonyms:

Tedious

Diffused

Detailed

Prolix

Spread

Contextual Examples:

This text book seems to be a tedious one for too young students.

The Prime Minister has diffused the differences among the leaders of the district by discussing the local problems in full detail.

The task has been spread out into sections and subsections to make its implementation easy.



Antonyms:

Short

Concise

Brief

Limited

Terse

Contextual Examples:

It is only a short walk from my house to this shop.

Let us be concise in our discussion; I have my next appointment in ten minuets.

I have given you a brief description of the incident.




The Synonyms and Antonyms form an integral part of the English Language. Acquaintance with the vocabulary of the English language is a necessity for effective expression either in written or in an oral from. Synonyms are nothing but the similar meanings of a particular word or its semantic relation. A Synonym is a word or a phrase that means the same as another word or a phrase in the same language. Antonyms are the negative connotation of a particular word. An Antonym is a word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to a particular word or a phrase in the same language.

So enjoy this list and then get around for preparing your own list of Synonyms and Antonyms. There is no better way of boosting your words power. We have tried our best to make this site as informative as possible. It will certainly help in broadening the horizons of knowledge of the visitors.

Go to The Synonyms and Antonyms Index



Vocabulary| English Teacher| Etymology| Longest Word | Letter Writing



Proverbs| Misspelled Words| Contractions



From Lengthy to HOME PAGE