Longest

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The superlative form of 'long', meaning of the greatest length, duration, or extent among a group. It indicates the maximum in measurement or time.

“The Nile is often considered the longest river in the world, though this is sometimes debated.”

most extendedmost protractedgreatest in length

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Contains L-O-N-G-E-S-T with the -EST superlative ending; LONG root is straightforward

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Worth 8 points; common letters make this useful for comparative descriptions

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