lengthier
Taking more time
Lengthier is the comparative form of lengthy, meaning longer or more extended in duration or scope.
Something lengthier takes more time or space than another: The director's cut is lengthier than the theatrical release.
We need a lengthier discussion before deciding.
Of greater duration
- tallerOf greater stature
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- expansiveCovering a large area
outspread · unfolded · unfurled · distended · widened · broadened · enlarged · magnified
Lengthened in time or space
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sustainedKept up continuously
enduring · lingering · stretched · expanded · continued · marathon · interminable · unending
Using more language than necessary
- long-windedExcessively wordy, tediously so
- ramblingLong-winded and unfocused
- prolixExcessively wordy in speech
- verboseMore words than necessary
garrulous · loquacious · discursive · circumlocutory · periphrastic · diffuse · digressive · padded
Complete in every detail
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- in-depthThoroughly and comprehensively detailed
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
elaborate · extensive · substantive · nuanced · particularized · itemized · documented · analytical
longer
Of greater duration
expansive · outspread · unfolded · unfurled · distended · widened · broadened · enlarged · magnified · augmented
extended
Lengthened in time or space
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
sustained · enduring · lingering · stretched · expanded · continued · marathon · interminable · unending · time-consuming
wordy
Using more language than necessary
- long-windedExcessively wordy, tediously so
- ramblingLong-winded and unfocused
- prolixExcessively wordy in speech
verbose · garrulous · loquacious · discursive · circumlocutory · periphrastic · diffuse · digressive · padded · bloated
thorough
Complete in every detail
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- in-depthThoroughly and comprehensively detailed
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
meticulous · elaborate · extensive · substantive · nuanced · particularized · itemized · documented · analytical · descriptive