The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lengthily
Lengthily \Length"i*ly\ (-[i^]*l[y^]), adv. In a lengthy manner; at great length or extent.
Wiktionary
lengthily
adv. In a lengthy way, in a manner that is long and drawn out, especially in time.
WordNet
lengthily
adv. in a lengthy or prolix manner; "the argument went on lengthily"; "she talked at length about the problem" [syn: at length]
Usage examples of "lengthily".
He visited his numerous acquaintances and lengthily, with great gusto, spoke of his coming book.
She put it on the table and the fat Frenchman fondled her, took the lid from the earthenware pot on the tray, and then spoke lengthily to Dubreton.