livelong Meaning & Definition
What Does Livelong Mean?
Livelong is an adjective that means Total, complete, whole. It is also used to mean Lasting; durable. As a noun, it means Orpine (Hylotelephium telephium syn. Sedum telephium). As a noun, it means The orpine, Sedum telephium.
Livelong: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪv.lɒŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | whole, orpine and live-forever |
| Plural | livelongs |
Livelong Definition (Adjective)
- Total, complete, whole.
I've been working on the railroad, all the livelong day.
- Lasting; durable.
Livelong as a Noun
- Orpine (Hylotelephium telephium syn. Sedum telephium).
Noun
- The orpine, Sedum telephium
Synonyms of Livelong
Livelong synonyms and antonyms →Livelong in a Sentence
I've been working on the railroad, all the livelong day.
I've been workin' on the railroad, all the livelong day.
Word Forms & Grammar
livelong
livelong (plural livelongs)
Words That Rhyme With Livelong
Origin of Livelong
From Middle English live long, a shortened-vowel variant of leve long, lefe long (all 15th c.), which are equivalent to lief (“dear”) + long. The expression all the livelong day (Middle English alle the leve longe day) thus means literally “all the dear long day”. Compare the same in Dutch (heel) de lieve lange dag, German den lieben langen Tag.
How Do You Say Livelong?
The standard pronunciation of livelong is /ˈlɪv.lɒŋ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lɪv).
Common Questions About Livelong
Is livelong an adjective or a noun?
Livelong is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for livelong?
Close synonyms of livelong are whole, orpine and live-forever. See the full list of livelong synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of livelong?
The plural of livelong is livelongs.