long
Stretching great distances
Long characterizes things that extend considerable distance.
In reference to time, it characterizes things that are or seem of greater than average duration.
A long list or text is one that contains a lot of items or words.
The intransitive verb long (as in I long to see my childhood home) is a separately derived word with the same spelling as the adjective and adverb.
Extended beyond normal duration
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
- interminableWithout apparent conclusion
sustained · chronic · persistent · incessant · perennial · lasting · unending · indefinite
Tall and ungainly thin
- leggyHaving lengthy limbs
- beanpoleThin person or plant stake
- toweringOf imposing height
- statuesqueTall, graceful, dignified
stretched · gangly · rangy · willowy · spindly · reedy · stringy · high
Aching with prolonged desire
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- achingExperiencing dull pain
- wistfulSadly longing for something
- nostalgicLonging for the past
yearning · desire · hunger · thirst · hankering · wishful · homesick · lovesick
protracted
Extended beyond normal duration
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
interminable · sustained · chronic · persistent · incessant · perennial · lasting · unending · indefinite · hours
lanky
Tall and ungainly thin
statuesque · stretched · gangly · rangy · willowy · spindly · reedy · stringy · high · lofty
pining
Aching with prolonged desire
nostalgic · yearning · desire · hunger · thirst · hankering · wishful · homesick · lovesick · melancholy
far
At great distance
far-flung · extensive · expansive · stretched · spanning · reaching · sprawling · cross-country · transcontinental · overseas
lasting
Continuing through time
perpetual · ageless · immutable · steadfast · resilient · tenacious · persistent · sturdy · robust · unyielding