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lengthily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a lengthy or prolix manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the argument went on lengthily
  • she talked at length about the problem

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: at length

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English lengthy Middle English -ly English -ly English lengthily From lengthy + -ly.