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English adjective: prolonged

1. prolonged relatively long in duration; tediously protracted


SamplesA drawn-out argument.
An extended discussion.
A lengthy visit from her mother-in-law.
A prolonged and bitter struggle.
Protracted negotiations.


Synonymsdrawn-out, extended, lengthy, protracted


Similarlong


Antonymsshort

2. prolonged drawn out or made longer spatially


SamplesPicasso's elongated Don Quixote.
Lengthened skirts are fashionable this year.
The extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes.
A prolonged black line across the page.


Synonymselongated, extended, lengthened


Similarlong


Antonymsshort









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