Protracted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈtɹæk.tɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Protracted is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of protract.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of protract.
More Meanings
- Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example Sentences
a protracted and bitter dispute
... inheritance of protracted misery .
The gleefully sadistic killer pushes Jaime into a fight, telling him that he slept with Cersei, and after a protracted struggle, even sinks his blade into Jaime’s side. But it turns out that a metal hand can be valuable in battle, after all, and Jaime uses it to help sink his own sword into Euron’s stomach
Synonyms for protracted
Depending on context, synonyms include long-drawn-out, abiding, chronic, continuate, diuturnal, durable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prolonged, drawn-out, lengthy, extended, long, long-drawn-out.
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