Synonyms for prolonged
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Protracted
long, protracted, lengthy, drawn-out, lasting, chronic, long-drawn-out, enduring, long-winded, prolix, abiding, longsome UK, durative, perdurable, diuturnal
2. Extended
Other
continuate dated
Definitions
- adj. 1
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
Related words
- Phrases
- prolonged abortion
Example sentences
- lasting We're counting on it lasting longer than a minute.
- lengthy Too lengthy. One can cook coffee during that time.
- protracted Protracted unemployment plagues many less-skilled workers.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| prolonged | falling | |
| lasting | steady | |
| lengthy | steady | |
| protracted | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- long1
- 6 letters
- prolix
- 7 letters
- chronic2, lasting2, lengthy2, abiding3
- 8 letters
- extended3, enduring3, durative, longsome
- 9 letters
- elongated4, diuturnal
- 10 letters
- protracted3, lengthened2, perdurable, continuate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (chronic2 = 2 syllables).