Tom Hodgkinson

I could happily lean on a gate all the livelong day, chatting to passers-by about the wind and the rain. I do a lot of gate-leaning while I am supposed to be gardening; instead of hoeing, I lean on the gate, stare at the vegetable beds and ponder.

British Writer

Juliette Lewis

If you could place blame on entertainment for all the crimes people commit, you'd be in court all the livelong day.

American Actress

Used to express a duration that feels very long, often exaggerated.

Seemingly Endless

Though it means lengthy, 'livelong' isn't usually used for precise times.

Not Literal

Can imply irritation or exhaustion from the wait or duration.

Emotional Emphasis

Conveys using everything available, without holding anything back.

Totality Expressed

Shows deep dedication or investment in time, effort, or resources.

Emotional Commitment

Emphasizes the concept of entireness, with nothing omitted.

Livelong