Synonyms for

Longest

Verb / ˈlɔ:ŋgʌst / / ˈlɔ:ŋgɪst / Another word for longest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - measuring a great distance from end to end.

Synonyms & similar words

prospicient longsighted foresighted tenacious retentive farseeing foresightful farsighted recollective long short unretentive lengthiest tallest highest largest biggest greatest

Synonyms by register

Formal

maximum greatest ultimate

Informal

biggest most

Literary

endless eternal

Antonyms

shortest briefest minimal least minor

Common collocations

  • longest journey
  • longest day
  • longest time
  • longest river
  • longest period
  • longest stretch
  • longest shadow

Word family

adjective long
adverb long

Usage note

Longest is the superlative form of 'long'. It is used to describe something that has the greatest length or duration.

Example sentences

  1. The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
  2. The longest day of the year is the summer solstice.
  3. The longest word in the English language has 189,819 letters.
  4. The longest bridge in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China.
  5. The longest fingernails ever recorded were over 28 feet long.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • The longest journey begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu
  • The longest journey is the journey inward. - Dag Hammarskjold

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