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lengthily

[/ˈleŋθɪli/]
adverb
extensamente
1. in a lengthy manner; at great length; for a long time or in great detail
He spoke lengthily about his experience abroad.
Ele falou extensamente sobre sua experiência no exterior.
2. in a way that is long-winded or tediously prolonged
The director explained the project lengthily to the confused team.
O diretor explicou o projeto extensamente para a equipe confusa.
Synonyms
extensivelyat lengthelaboratelyin detailverboselylongwindedly
Antonyms
brieflyconciselyshortlyterselysuccinctly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extensamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
extensamente
standard usage
São Paulo
extensamente
standard usage
Portugal
extensamente
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go on lengthily
speak lengthily
elaborate lengthily on something
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