protracted

Meanings

Verb

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
• simple past and past participle of protract

Adjective Satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
  • "protracted negotiations"

Adj

• Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Synonyms

abiding, chronic, continuate, diuturnal, draw out, drawn-out, durative, enduring, eternal, extend, extended, extending, lasting, lengthy, long-drawn-out, long-lasting, longevous, longsome, perdurable, prolong, prolonged, protract, protracted