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longly | lengthy |

As an adverb longly

is (obsolete) with longing desire.

As an adjective lengthy is

having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

longly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (obsolete) With longing desire.
  • For a long time; wearisomely.

    • Usage notes

    * The usual adverb corresponding to several adjective senses of (long) is itself also (long), not (term).

    lengthy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
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    a lengthy text
    a lengthy discussion
    a laborious and lengthy process
    She died last night after a lengthy illness.
    They received lengthy prison terms.

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