at length
In full detail
At length means in full detail or for a prolonged time: She explained her theory at length.
The phrase can suggest exhaustiveness bordering on tedium—someone who speaks at length may go on too long.
At length also means finally or eventually, after considerable time has passed: At length, he agreed to the terms.
Made to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- longOf great extent
- sustainedKept up continuously
drawn-out · interminable · endless · unending · lasting · continuing · stretched · marathon
At a later time
- ultimatelyIn the end
- finallyAt the end
- in timeBefore too late
- at lastAfter prolonged waiting
in the end · conclusively · subsequently · following · thereupon
Complete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- in-depthThoroughly and comprehensively detailed
- detailedFull of specifics
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
extensive · elaborate · complete · full · systematic · rigorous · methodical · analytical
prolonged
Made to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- longOf great extent
sustained · drawn-out · interminable · endless · unending · lasting · continuing · stretched · marathon · extensive
eventually
At a later time
- ultimatelyIn the end
- finallyAt the end
- in timeBefore too late
at last · in the end · conclusively · subsequently · following · thereupon
thorough
Complete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- in-depthThoroughly and comprehensively detailed
- detailedFull of specifics
meticulous · extensive · elaborate · complete · full · systematic · rigorous · methodical · analytical · probing
long-winded
Excessively wordy, tediously so
- ramblingLong-winded and unfocused
- verboseMore words than necessary
- wordyUsing more language than necessary
droning · monotonous · tiresome · wearisome · boring · dragging · plodding · laborious · repetitive · meandering
at lengthbriefly
In few words
in brief · concisely · succinctly · in short · tersely
at lengthimmediately
Without any pause
at once · right away · instantly · straightaway · promptly
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