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单词 longish
释义

longish

adjective

long·​ish ˈlȯŋ-ish How to pronounce longish (audio)
: somewhat long : moderately long

Example Sentences

She wore a longish coat. He had longish black hair.
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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

longish

adjective

as in long

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • long
  • lengthy
  • extensive
  • elongated
  • elongate
  • outstretched
  • extended
  • far-reaching
  • rectangular
  • oblong
  • large
  • largish
  • biggish
  • considerable
  • king-sized
  • sizable
  • super
  • substantial
  • hefty
  • oversize
  • sizeable
  • jumbo
  • king-size
  • hulking
  • big
  • oversized
  • overscale
  • overscaled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • short
  • brief
  • curt
  • shortish
  • abbreviated
  • curtailed
  • small
  • abridged
  • diminished
  • tiny
  • little
  • minute
  • smallish
  • diminutive
  • miniature
  • wee
  • shortened
  • puny
  • undersized
  • bitty
  • undersize
  • teeny
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