LENGTHILY

lengthily, at length

(adverb) in a lengthy or prolix manner; “the argument went on lengthily”; “she talked at length about the problem”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

lengthily (comparative more lengthily, superlative most lengthily)

In a lengthy way, in a manner that is long and drawn out, especially in time.

Synonyms

• at length, enduringly, protractedly; see also lastingly

Source: Wiktionary


Length"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a lengthy manner; at great length or extent.

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



RESET




Word of the Day

3 April 2025

WHOLE

(noun) an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; “how big is that part compared to the whole?”; “the team is a unit”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee shop is the Al Masaa Café, which has 1,050 seats. The coffee shop was inaugurated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 August 2014.

coffee icon