nightlong
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /naɪtˈlɔŋ/
KK: /naɪtˈlɔŋ/
adjective
Definition
Continuing or lasting for the entire duration of the night.
Example
They danced nightlong at the festival.
Conversation
Are you ready for the nightlong party this weekend?
Absolutely! I've been looking forward to it for weeks.
I hope we can stay awake the whole time; it should be fun!
For sure! With good music and friends, it'll be a memorable nightlong celebration.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
overnight
nocturnal
enduring
Antonyms
daytime
temporary
transient
adverb
Definition
For the entire duration of the night; continuously throughout the night.
Example
We stayed up nightlong to finish the project before the deadline.
Conversation
I stayed up nightlong reading that book you recommended.
Really? Was it that good?
Absolutely! I couldn't put it down, it kept me hooked nightlong.
Root Explanation
Nightlong → It is formed from "night" (from Old English "niht", meaning the period of darkness) and "long" (from Old English "lang", meaning of great duration). The word "nightlong" means lasting for the entire duration of the night.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'night' representing the time of darkness and 'long' indicating duration — together, they help you remember that 'nightlong' refers to something that lasts throughout the whole night.
Visually Confused Words
knightling