lifelong

American  

[lahyf-lawng, -long] / ˈlaɪfˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. lasting or continuing through all or much of one's life.

   lifelong regret.

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lifelong British  

/ ˈlaɪfˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. lasting for or as if for a lifetime

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Etymology

Origin of lifelong

1750–60; life + long ¹ (adv.)

Example Sentences

"These babies will now have the opportunity to grow up without lifelong health care needs and the complexity and challenges of living with SMA."

From BBC

Tom McDonnell, a lifelong resident, said they could keep chickens again and build on their self-sufficiency.

From BBC

As a lifelong Laker fan since the same age as Jackson it was so awesome to see such innocent and authentic passion for the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times

In the financial crisis of 2008-09, the investment bank Goldman Sachs had a secret weapon: Its CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, was a lifelong worrywart with plenty of tricks for calming his own frazzled nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vinny Smith, chief executive of Meningitis Research Foundation, added that the government needs to "decide now to save lives," emphasising MenB's "lifelong impact", including disabilities caused by the illness.

From BBC

Related Words

• constant
• continuing
• deep-rooted
• enduring
• inveterate
• long-lasting
• permanent
• persistent