longest

ADJECTIVE

extended in space or time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep great high lengthy protracted tall

STRONG

continued elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded lasting lengthened lingering prolonged running stretch stretched stretching sustained towering

WEAK

distant drawn out extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling lanky lofty longish outstretched rangy remote spread out spun out stringy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant little low short small soft unimportant weak

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting

ADJECTIVE

interminable, excessive in length

Synonyms

STRONGEST

late lengthy protracted slow

STRONG

delayed diffuse dragging lingering prolonged sustained

WEAK

boundless diffusive dilatory drawn-out for ages forever and a day limitless long-drawn-out long-winded overlong prolix tardy unending verbose without end wordy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

on time

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting short

Example Sentences

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The buzz: The last World Cup loss for Argentina came in its 2022 opener, making its nine-game unbeaten run the longest under one coach since 1986, the year it won its second championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs in aggregate posted net outflows for seven straight weeks through last week, the longest streak of weekly outflows on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The S&P 500 ended last week on its longest losing streak since last August, falling every day along with the Nasdaq.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

“There is a saying in Italy: Those who last the longest are those who don’t cause discontent,” said Pregliasco, the pollster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

His eyes flick to me for a moment—the longest moment all summer—but they’re back on Dara by his next breath.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith