adv. [f. LENGTHY a. + -LY2.] In a lengthy manner; at length.
1787. T. Jefferson, Writ. (1859), II. 334. I have written somewhat lengthily to Mr. Madison.
1827. Blackw. Mag., XXI. 729. Informing her very lengthily,—to borrow an Americanism … that her father has promised her hand.
1866. Geo. Eliot, F. Holt, II. xvi. 33. The reasons against it need not be urged lengthily.
1886. Manch. Exam., 21 May, 5/4, The case was lengthily and learnedly argued on both sides.
