at length

phrase

1

: fully, comprehensively

The issue was debated at length.

2

: at last : finally

We at length reached the top of the mountain.

Examples of at length in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Good Will Hunting star has spoken at length about his physical transformation of the role. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Subramanian asked Buckley, who argued at length that the subpoenas were lawfully issued. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Boozer, the Memphis Grizzlies’ rookie forward, spoke at length about the Knicks being a leader for positionless basketball. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Indianapolis City-County Council members advanced a moratorium on new data centers in a key vote Monday, after neighbors spoke at length to demand such a pause. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at length

• strength