Lengthy and Sudden

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Lengthy adjective - Lasting for a considerable time.

Usage example: the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting

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Sudden is an antonym for lengthy.

Nearby Words: lengthen, length, lengthily

Sudden adjective - Not expected.

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Lengthy is an antonym for sudden.

Nearby Words: suddenly, suddenness

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