longly
English
Etymology
long + -ly
Adverb
longly (comparative more longly, superlative most longly)
- For a long time; wearisomely.
- (obsolete) With longing desire.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Shakespeare to this entry?)
Usage notes
- The usual adverb corresponding to several adjective senses of long is itself also long, not longly.