Delayful

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Intended to cause delay. archaic

    "New Orleans, with its port commerce doubling every 10 years, has long since outgrown its present port facilities, particularly the ancient, costly and delayful ferry system by which freight and passengers are transported from the east to the west bank of the Mississippi River, and vice versa."

Synonyms

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dilatory

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"New Orleans, with its port commerce doubling every 10 years, has long since outgrown its present port facilities, particularly the ancient, costly and delayful ferry system by which freight and passengers are transported from the east to the west bank of the Mississippi River, and vice versa."

Etymology

From delay + -ful.

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