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prolonged Antonyms

Opposite of prolonged

Because the opposite of prolonged shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Continuing for a particularly long time; lasting longer than usual or expected.

Usage Example

"The region suffered a severe water shortage following a brief drought."

Strongest
brief
short
fleeting
Strong
momentary
short-lived
transient
temporary
abbreviated
curtailed

• verb (Context 2)

To extend the duration of something; to cause to continue longer (past tense and past participle of prolong).

Usage Example

"The committee shorten the negotiations for another week in hopes of reaching a consensus."

Strongest
shorten
curtail
cut short
Strong
abbreviate
truncate

Similar words to prolonged

Words similar to prolonged shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lengthen
extended
extend
protracted
drawn-out
protract
draw out
lengthy
See all synonyms of prolonged

• Nearby Words

prologue
prolong
prolongation
prolonged
prolongedly
promenade
promilitary

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prolonged. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prolonged
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