Lengthy \Length"y\ (-[y^]), a. [Compar. {Lengthier}
(-[i^]*[~e]r); superl. {Lengthiest}.]
Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; --
said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like. "Lengthy
periods." --Washington. "Some lengthy additions." --Byron.
"These would be details too lengthy." --Jefferson. "To cut
short lengthy explanations." --Trench.
[1913 Webster] Lenience