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Synonyms for prolonged
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : pruh-lawng, -long |
| Phonetic Transcription : prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ |
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Définition of prolonged
Origin :- early 15c., back-formation from prolongation or else from Old French prolonguer, porloignier (13c.), from Late Latin prolongare "to prolong, extend," from Latin pro- "forth" (see pro-) + longus "long" (adj.); see long (adj.). Related: Prolonged; prolonging; prolongable.
- adj extended
- adj drawn-out
- The reading of the letter was greeted with prolonged applause.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- Each one of his words lulled and prolonged the reverie of Angelique.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- The silence in the kitchen was prolonged, and Mr Verloc felt disappointed.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- Her prolonged immobility disturbed the comfort of his refection.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- Forthwith, he subjected the patient to a prolonged auscultation.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- The climbing of mountains would only have prolonged their disaster.
- Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright
- Then she began to wonder and worry at the prolonged absence of her—Bill.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- One short spit of orange was preferable to a prolonged hullabaloo.
- Extract from : « The Bluff of the Hawk » by Anthony Gilmore
- Fortunately recovery is by no means impossible, though it may be prolonged.
- Extract from : « The Enclosures in England » by Harriett Bradley
- Florent, indeed, was just then returning to the markets after his prolonged perambulation.
- Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
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