longsomely en · ADV
Etymology
From Middle English *langsumliche, from Old English langsumlīċe (“long, during or for a long time; patiently, with long-suffering”), equivalent to longsome + -ly.
Meanings
- In a longsome, long-lasting, or tedious manner; lengthily.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most longsomely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more longsomely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |