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longsome

[ lawng-suhm, long- ]

adjective

  1. tiresomely long; so protracted as to weary or cause boredom.


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Other Words From

  • longsome·ly adverb
  • longsome·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of longsome1

before 900; Middle English, Old English longsum, langsum. See long 1, -some 1
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Example Sentences

Their negotiation was longsome; for both England and we, fearing deceit, sought by all means that the contract should be sure.

At the table a game of chess to play, Will help to beguile the longsome day.

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