LONGISH Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

longish

adjective

Definition of longish

as in extensive

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Recent Examples of longish Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025 Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped! — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes. — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024 Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity. — Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for longish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish

Adjective

Thousands of documents released by the Justice Department showed that Ruemmler and Epstein had an extensive relationship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Fire officials said the home sustained extensive damage from fire, soot, smoke, and water.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Assuming the battery is fine (and all the other electrical components and solder have survived the long journey through time), how will the iPhone be activated?

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Now back in King’s Landing, Corlys is distracted at best, meeting with Rhaenyra’s small council to address the crown’s nonexistent funds — the latest on a long list of problems that need solving for the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of long

Adjective

The league has yet to announce men’s players, though Landry said the competition is expected to include teenagers as well as veterans who have had lengthy NBA careers.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
Computational chemistry often requires specialized expertise, multiple software tools, and lengthy workflows.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of lengthy

Adjective

Further, the league constitution contains far-reaching language that is potentially on point.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
William’s victory transformed England, establishing a new Norman ruling class and bringing far-reaching political, social, and cultural change.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of far-reaching

Adjective

There’s Swain in a Texas Longhorns jersey, bumping defenders off-balance with his hip and scooping the ball out of the reach of outstretched hands.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The four dozen white stars, each one larger than an outstretched hand, are carefully placed and arranged in six horizontal rows.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026