daylong
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdeɪlɔŋ/
KK: /deɪlɔŋ/
adjective
Definition
Continuing or occurring throughout the entire day.
Example
We had a daylong meeting to discuss the project.
Conversation
Are you ready for our daylong hike tomorrow?
Absolutely! I've been looking forward to it all week.
I hope the weather stays nice for our daylong adventure.
Me too! It’ll be great to spend the whole day outdoors.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
all-day
enduring
continuous
Antonyms
brief
temporary
intermittent
adverb
Definition
For the entire day; throughout the whole day.
Example
We had a daylong meeting to discuss the project.
Conversation
What do you usually do on weekends?
I like to relax and catch up on shows all daylong.
That sounds nice! I often go hiking for most of the daylong too.
Root Explanation
Daylong → It is formed from "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning a period of 24 hours) and "-long" (meaning lasting for a specified duration). The word "daylong" means lasting for the entire duration of a day.
Memory Tip
Think of a period of 24 hours ('day') that lasts 'long' — that's why daylong means lasting the whole day.
Visually Confused Words
along
daygoing
daktylon