prolonged

Meaning

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.

Something that continues for longer than normal

Example Sentences

Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.

Prolonged discussions often delay decisions.

Prolonged sleep deprivation affects overall well-being.

Synonyms

extended, lengthened, stretched, drawn out, lengthy, protracted, sustained, enduring, persistent, Extended, Lengthened, Persistent

Entry 1

extended, lengthened, stretched, drawn out

Entry 2

extended, lengthy, protracted, sustained, enduring, persistent

Entry 3

Extended, Lengthened, Persistent

Antonyms

shortened, abbreviated, reduced, curtailed, brief, short-lived, temporary, fleeting, momentary, quick, Brief, Short-lived, Temporary

Entry 1

shortened, abbreviated, reduced, curtailed

Entry 2

brief, short-lived, temporary, fleeting, momentary, quick

Entry 3

Brief, Short-lived, Temporary