prolonged (Meaning)

Wordnet

prolonged (s)

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

drawn out or made longer spatially

The prolonged exposure to the sun left her with a deep tan.
He suffered from a prolonged illness that kept him bedridden for weeks.
The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread famine.
After a prolonged debate, they finally reached a decision on the matter.
The prolonged silence in the room made everyone uneasy.
She felt a sense of relief after the prolonged wait at the doctor's office finally ended.
The prolonged absence of rain turned the once-lush garden into a barren landscape.
His prolonged absence from work raised concerns among his colleagues.
The prolonged negotiations between the two companies eventually resulted in a merger.
The prolonged winter weather delayed the construction project by several months.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted, drawn out or made longer spatially

overlong, longish, persistent,protracted, interminable, marathon, long, long-drawn,endless, long-term

mini, little, mini, short-term, brief, abrupt, brief, short-term, little, abrupt

The prolonged exposure to the sun left her with a deep tan.

He suffered from a prolonged illness that kept him bedridden for weeks.

The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread famine.

After a prolonged debate, they finally reached a decision on the matter.