longsome

adjective

long·​some ˈlȯŋ-səm How to pronounce longsome (audio)
: tediously long
longsomely adverb
longsomeness noun

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But his longsome speech also brimmed with movement love—and the companion call to culture-war arms. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 11 Jan. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of longsome was before the 12th century

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“Longsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longsome. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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