What is another word for lengthily?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛŋθɪlɪ] (IPA)

Lengthily is an adjective that refers to something that is being done or explained in a long-winded or extended manner. If you're looking for synonyms for this word, you could use terms like "prolongedly," "tediously," "verbose," "excessively," "protractedly," or "elaborately." Other options could include "circumlocutory," "rambling," "long-drawn-out," or "interminable." These words describe a situation where someone is using too many words to explain something, or a task that seems to be taking forever to complete. Using these synonyms can help bring a more specific meaning and tone to your writing or speech, depending on the context.

What are the hypernyms for Lengthily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for lengthily?

The antonyms for lengthily are briefly, concisely, succinctly, tersely, and shortly. Briefly refers to something that is done or communicated in a short time. Concisely means expressing a lot of information clearly and in few words. Succinctly refers to something that is expressed briefly and clearly. Tersely means using few words and often not seeming polite or friendly. Shortly means in a short time or not long after something else happens. These antonyms are useful in expressing the opposite meaning of lengthily, which indicates that something is excessively long, time-consuming, or tedious. Using these antonyms helps to communicate ideas concisely and in a clear way.

What are the antonyms for Lengthily?

Usage examples for Lengthily

Before he had known where he was, he and Charles had been walking up to the Hall together, Charles discoursing lengthily on the impropriety of wire fencing in a hunting country.
"The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers"
Mary Cholmondeley
We come to a table-land stretching lengthily forward, covered with the greenish yellow of pastures, and alive with cattle browsing on a sparse turf.
"A Midsummer Drive Through The Pyrenees"
Edwin Asa Dix
When all were seated, and each one had been offered a cup of tea, the General explained lengthily and minutely what was the affair in hand.
"The Daughter of the Commandant"
Alexksandr Sergeevich Pushkin

Related words: lengthy, lengthy word, lengthy words, long word, long words, large word, large words

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