long; distant; numerous; leisurely; absurd
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesadjective
long (time); distant (space)
Describes extended duration or vast spatial distance, often carrying a poetic or melancholic tone.
The long years have witnessed the changes of history.
Standing on the mountaintop gazing at the distant mountains and rivers, one feels relaxed and happy.
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This is a long night, tossing and turning unable to sleep.
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numerous; countless (literary)
literaryClassical/literary usage describing a large quantity of matters or things.
Of all the numerous matters, the people's livelihood is the most important.
The countless living beings each have their own destiny.
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leisurely and carefree; unhurried
Describes a relaxed, calm state of mind or manner, often with a sense of contentment.
The old man sat leisurely and contentedly in the rocking chair basking in the sun.
White clouds drifted leisurely across the blue sky.
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He sipped his tea leisurely, neither anxious nor impatient.
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absurd; preposterous; nonsensical (literary)
literaryLiterary usage describing arguments or statements that are utterly absurd without basis.
This kind of statement is simply absurd talk, not to be believed.
Those preposterous arguments have long been thoroughly refuted.