slightly long

Frequency: 7.114.2 per million words

a small amount longer than desired

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Examples (10)

  • The dress was slightly long for her, so she decided to get it hemmed.
  • His explanation was slightly long, but very thorough and informative.
  • The meeting ran slightly long, delaying subsequent appointments by a few minutes.
  • She found the walk slightly long, especially in the intense afternoon heat.
  • The recipe called for a slightly long cooking time, which made us hungry waiting.
  • He preferred his coffee with a slightly long aftertaste, enjoying the lingering flavour.
  • The report felt slightly long, needing some careful editing to condense the information.
  • The queue at the bank was slightly long this morning, causing a short wait.
  • The speaker's address was slightly long, but the audience remained engaged throughout.
  • The journey took slightly long due to unexpected traffic on the highway.