LENGTHIEST

LENGTHY

extended, drawn-out, lengthy, prolonged, protracted

(adjective) relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; “a drawn-out argument”; “an extended discussion”; “a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law”; “a prolonged and bitter struggle”; “protracted negotiations”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

lengthiest

superlative form of lengthy: most lengthy

Anagrams

• glisteneth, lightenest

Source: Wiktionary


LENGTHY

Length"y, a. [Compar. Lengthier; superl. Lengthiest.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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