longly

English

Etymology

long +‎ -ly

Adverb

longly (comparative more longly, superlative most longly)

  1. For a long time; wearisomely.
  2. (obsolete) With longing desire.
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Usage notes
  • The usual adverb corresponding to several adjective senses of long is itself also long, not longly.
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