prolixly, adv.
(see prolix a.)
[f. prolix a. + -ly2.]
In a prolix manner.
1. At great length; with many words or details; copiously; verbosely, tediously.
| a 1591 H. Smith Wks. (1866–7) I. 3, I go upon a theme which many have traversed before me prolixly, or cursorily, or barrenly. 1687 Dryden Hind & P. iii. 45 On these prolixly thankfull, she enlarg'd. 1739 Pope Let. in Swift's Wks. (1841) II. 817/1 You ask me the same question again which I have prolixly answered before. 1855 Browning Ep. Karshish 285 Thy pardon for this long and tedious case,..Unduly dwelt on, prolixly set forth! |
† 2. For too long a time; to a tedious length. Obs.
| 1744 Armstrong Preserv. Health iii. 210 Pursued prolixly, even the gentlest toil Is waste of health. |