Antonyms for protracted


Grammar : Adj
Spell : proh-trakt, pruh-
Phonetic Transcription : proʊˈtrækt, prə-


Definition of protracted

Origin :
  • 1530s, a back-formation from protraction and in part from Latin protractus, past participle of protrahere "to draw forth, prolong." Etymologically identical with portray, which was altered in French. Related: Protracted; protracting.
  • adj long
  • adj chronic
Example sentences :
  • It's a revival meeting; a protracted meeting, that's what it is.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • I spare the reader the protracted journal of a lover's hopes and fears.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • And to a protracted residence on one of the Pamarung Islands?
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • This, then, was the mysterious point which protracted the investigations.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • In this tedious and protracted inquiry he had no instructor, nor assistant, nor adviser.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • After years of protracted struggle, the slave trade was abolished.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • At length the intervals became more frequent and protracted.
  • Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson
  • Had the peasant befriended her, I wondered; and what did she think of my protracted absence?
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Another pause, which was protracted until the silence could almost be felt.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Their own optimism had given way before the protracted delay.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum

Synonyms for protracted

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