longsome
Syllables: long·some/ˈlɒŋsəm/
longsome adjective: marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
Adjective
longsome (comparative more longsome, superlative most longsome)
- Marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
- Synonyms:
- lengthsome, diuturnal
- Tedious; tiresomely long.
- Synonyms:
- plodding
longsome meaning in Bengali
longsome in Bengali
- দীর্ঘতা, দৈর্ঘ্য দ্বারা চিহ্নিত, দীর্ঘ, দীর্ঘস্থায়ী, দীর্ঘায়িত, একঘেয়ে
Synonyms of longsome
Forms of longsome
| comparative | more longsome |
|---|---|
| superlative | most longsome |
| alternative Scotland | langsome |
Origin of longsome
From Middle English longsum, from Old English langsum (“long; taking a long time; lasting a long time; long-enduring; long-suffering”), from Proto-West Germanic *langasam (“lengthy; long-lasting; vast; extensive”), equivalent to long + -some.
Words formed from longsome
Questions about longsome
- What does longsome mean?
- Longsome means marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
- What is longsome in Bengali?
- Longsome in Bengali is দীর্ঘতা, দৈর্ঘ্য দ্বারা চিহ্নিত, দীর্ঘ. See Longsome meaning in Bengali.
- What part of speech is longsome?
- Longsome is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce longsome?
- Longsome is pronounced /ˈlɒŋsəm/.
Words near longsome in the dictionary
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