adj
prolonged
proh-LONGD
adj
1
Lasting for a long time; extended well beyond what is normal.
"The region suffered a prolonged drought that lasted nearly three years."
"A prolonged silence fell over the room after the announcement."
How to Use Prolonged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGoing on for an unusually long time.
Common pairings
prolonged illness
prolonged exposure
prolonged period
Word Forms
more prolonged comparative, most prolonged superlative
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The region suffered a _____ drought that lasted nearly three years.