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

While the property’s extensive and expensive renovation has elevated nearly every corner of the resort, the room doors appear to have been overlooked.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

And it is always accompanied by longer survival times and thus higher five-year survival rates.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of long

Adjective

The letter, obtained by NBC News, prompted concerns about the impact to mental health that such a lengthy deployment can have on service members.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer had a lengthy reign as Major League Wrestling (MLW) tag team champions, sharing it with Josh Bishop as well under the Freebird Rule which allowed any members of the trio to hold and defend the belts.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of lengthy

Adjective

The oceans are warming at an alarming pace, bringing far-reaching consequences for which the world is unprepared, according to a report by more than 100 international scientists.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
The complex structure on the sphere has had far-reaching uses, such as connecting complicated, ugly equations that live on its surface to simple, polynomial equations.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of far-reaching

Adjective

Son bent a low shot from 24 yards out past the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Angus Gunn and inside the near post to open the scoring in the 34th minute.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Ty France then punched an opposite-field double over the outstretched glove of right fielder Esteury Ruiz with two outs in the sixth to bring in Dustin Harris, who was aboard on a one-out opposite field double to left.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026