lengthily

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adverb

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

Similar
at lengthenduringlyprotractedly
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Meanings

adverblengthily (comparative more lengthily, superlative most lengthily)

comparative more lengthily · superlative most lengthily

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

    Synonyms: at length, enduringly, protractedly

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
at lengthenduringlyprotractedly

More synonyms by meaning

adverbin a lengthy or prolix manner

Similar
at length
Also see
at lengthdiuturnallylastingly

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From lengthy + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

lengthily. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lengthily

MLA

“lengthily.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lengthily. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lengthily,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lengthily.

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