Prolongedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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prolongedly
[ prəˈlɔŋɡɪdli ]
in a prolonged manner
In a manner that lasts longer than usual or expected.
Synonyms
extensively, lengthily, protractedly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| prolongedly |
Describing something that is lasting for a longer time than usual or expected; often emphasizing an unwanted or unhealthy duration.
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| lengthily |
Used for situations where events, discussions, or written content take an excessive amount of time, often implying verbosity.
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| extensively |
Appropriate when describing something done or covered over a wide area, range, or scope, without implying duration.
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| protractedly |
Used to emphasize that something is taking a very long time, often longer than anticipated, and usually in a negative sense.
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Examples of usage
- He stared at her prolongedly, trying to understand her emotions.
- She spoke prolongedly about her latest travels.
Translations
Translations of the word "prolongedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prolongadamente
🇮🇳 लंबे समय तक
🇩🇪 verlängert
🇮🇩 berkepanjangan
🇺🇦 тривало
🇵🇱 przedłużająco
🇯🇵 長期的に (ちょうきてきに)
🇫🇷 prolongé
🇪🇸 prolongadamente
🇹🇷 uzatılmış
🇰🇷 장기간
🇸🇦 مطولاً
🇨🇿 prodlouženě
🇸🇰 predĺžene
🇨🇳 长时间地 (cháng shí jiān de)
🇸🇮 podaljšano
🇮🇸 lengd
🇰🇿 ұзақ уақытқа созылған
🇬🇪 გრძელვადიანი
🇦🇿 uzadılmış
🇲🇽 prolongadamente
Etymology
The word 'prolongedly' is derived from the verb 'prolong', which originated from the Latin word 'prolongare', meaning 'to lengthen'. The adverb 'prolongedly' came into use in the English language in the late 19th century, gaining popularity in academic and formal writing styles for its ability to convey a sense of duration and extension.
See also: prolongation, prolonged.