The meaning of PROLONGED is continuing for a notably long time : extended in duration. How to use prolonged in a sentence.

PROLONGED definition: 1. continuing for a long time: 2. continuing for a long time: . Learn more.

A prolonged event or situation continues for a long time, or for longer than expected. ...a prolonged period of low interest rates.

PROLONGED definition: lasting a long time; lengthy. See examples of prolonged used in a sentence.

Definition of prolonged adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

chronic, continuing, lingering, persistent, protracted. 2. Extending tediously beyond a standard duration: dragging, drawn-out, lengthy, long, long-drawn-out, overlong, protracted. 3. Having great physical …

Something prolonged is long and drawn-out — it's taking longer than it should. A prolonged wait is usually annoying.

Dec 14, 2025 · prolonged (comparative more prolonged, superlative most prolonged) Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted. quotations

PROLONGED meaning: lasting longer than usual or expected continuing for a long time

to extend the amount of time for; cause (something) to continue longer: prolonged their visit. pro•lon•ga•tion /ˌproʊlɔŋˈgeɪʃən/ n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged …