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The synonyms of “Lifelong” are: lasting, for all one's life, long-lasting, long-term, persisting, prevailing, durable, constant, stable, established, steady, steadfast, secure, fast, firm, fixed, deep-rooted, enduring, continuing, abiding, remaining
Lifelong as an Adjective
Definitions of "Lifelong" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “lifelong” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Continuing through life.
- Lasting or remaining in a particular state throughout a person's life.
Synonyms of "Lifelong" as an adjective (21 Words)
abiding | Unceasing. He had an abiding respect for her. |
constant | Unvarying in nature. A constant lover. |
continuing | Without a break in continuity; ongoing. A continuing controversy. |
deep-rooted | Deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held. |
durable | (of a person) having endurance. A durable peace can be achieved. |
enduring | Lasting over a period of time; durable. An enduring disposition. |
established | Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. A team established as a member of a major league. |
fast | Performing or able to perform a particular action quickly. The journey was fast and enjoyable. |
firm | Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. She had no firm plans for the next day. |
fixed | Fixed and unmoving. A fixed smile. |
for all one's life | Completely given to or absorbed by. |
lasting | Lasting a long time without change. They left a lasting impression. |
long-lasting | Existing for a long time. |
long-term | Relating to or extending over a relatively long time. |
persisting | Relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit. |
prevailing | Most frequent or common. The prevailing mood within Whitehall circles. |
remaining | Still to happen; future. Lilly was my last remaining close relative. |
secure | Feeling no doubts about attaining. Made a secure place for himself in his field. |
stable | Firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation. A stable peace. |
steadfast | Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Steadfast resolve. |
steady | (of a person) sensible, reliable, and self-restrained. A steady beat. |
Usage Examples of "Lifelong" as an adjective
- His lifelong study of Greek art.
- A lifelong Conservative.
- A lifelong friend.
- The two men were to remain lifelong friends.
- From lifelong habit.
Associations of "Lifelong" (30 Words)
abide | (of a feeling or memory) continue without fading or being lost. I said I would abide by their decision. |
all | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. The directions were all wrong. |
be | Be present. The exhibition will be in November. |
being | Being alive living. The railway brought many towns into being. |
colonial | A house built in colonial style. British colonial rule. |
creature | An animal, as distinct from a human being. Night sounds of birds and other creatures. |
domicile | The residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where whenever you are absent you intend to return every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time. He was domiciled in a frame house in the outskirts of Bogot. |
dwell | Be an inhabitant of or reside in. Don t dwell on the past. |
dweller | A person who inhabits a particular place. City dwellers. |
eternally | Used to emphasize expressions of admiration, gratitude, etc. He was prattling on eternally. |
ever | At all times all the time and on every occasion. He toyed with his ever present cigar. |
existing | Presently existing. The existing system. |
extant | Still in existence; surviving. Specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk. |
habitant | An inhabitant. The habitant farmhouses of old Quebec. |
habitat | The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. A marine habitat. |
immortalize | Be or provide a memorial to a person or an event. He will be forever immortalized in the history books. |
incarnation | With reference to reincarnation each of a series of earthly lifetimes. Beethoven was an incarnation of artistic genius. |
inhabit | Be an inhabitant of or reside in. The region was inhabited by Indians. |
inhabitant | A person who fulfils the residential or legal requirements for being a member of a state or parish. |
life | A sentence of imprisonment for life. Underlay helps to prolong the life of a carpet. |
live | Inhabit or live in be an inhabitant of. People lived in Africa millions of years ago. |
living | People who are still living. She is a living doll. |
monogamy | The practice of marrying or state of being married to one person at a time. Judaism has journeyed from polygamy to strict monogamy. |
occupy | Occupy the whole of. The young prince will soon occupy the throne. |
perpetuity | A restriction making an interest in land inalienable perpetually or for a period beyond certain limits fixed by law. He did not believe in the perpetuity of military rule. |
populate | Cause people to settle in (a place). A cosy rural town populated with friendly folk. |
reside | (of a quality) be present or inherent in something. Legislative powers reside with the Federal Assembly. |
resident | A pupil who boards at a boarding school. Resident mute swans and wintering Bewick s swans. |
stay | A period of staying somewhere in particular of living somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest. Jenny decided to stay at home with their young child. |
whole | Acting together as a single undiversified whole. A whole week. |