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Antonyms for prolonged

Grammar : Adj
Spell : pruh-lawng, -long
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ

Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Synonyms for prolonged

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