Definition

In a way that takes a long time or is very detailed, often more than necessary.

Example

The speaker talked lengthily about the history of the project.

Conversation

Did you notice how he explained the project lengthily during the meeting?

Yeah, I thought it was a bit too much at times.

I mean, sometimes it's better to get to the point instead of going on lengthily.

Absolutely, it just makes everyone lose focus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lengthily → It is formed from "length" (from Old English "length", meaning the measurement of something from end to end) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner). The word "lengthily" means in a manner that is long or extended in duration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'length' as measuring something from end to end, and '-ily' means in a certain way. So, when something is described as lengthily, it means it is done in a long or extended manner.

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