Prolonged Definition
prolonged
adjective
- relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations"
- drawn out or made longer spatially; "Picasso'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"
"Prolonged" in song lyrics
See how prolonged is used in real songs:
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"It's not life that you're living more like death prolonged"
Mood Ruff — Strangers -
"So all that sufferin that's just prolonged"
Obie Trice f/ Trey Songz — Mama -
"king hezekais life was prolonged"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with prolonged
Usage tips for "prolonged"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "prolonged" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for prolonged to find words that pair well.