Examples of longish in a Sentence
She wore a longish coat.
He had longish black hair.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longish. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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longish
adjective
long·ish
ˈlȯŋ-ish 
: somewhat long
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