long vs lengthy

Guest   Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:02 am GMT
Any considerable difference?
Guest   Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:15 am GMT
Well, "lengthy" usually means "very long" or "excessively long".
Caspian   Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:55 am GMT
Lengthy can have a negative implication.

"We sat through her lengthy lecture"
Guest   Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:52 pm GMT
Thanks Caspian. I agree there is a negative connotation to it.
Morgan Freedom underwent a lengthy surgery I think like yesterday or something