longest

long-est · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Superlative form of "long"; having the greatest length or duration compared to others.

  2. 2.

    (As adverb) For the greatest amount of time.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the longest day — The summer solstice; also figuratively, a day that seems to last forever
  • •
    at the longest — At the maximum amount of time

Related words

Antonyms: briefest, shortest
See also: length, long, longer
Synonyms: most extended, most lengthy

Etymology

From Old English lengest, superlative of long. Related to German längst.