lifelong

[lahyf-lawng, -long]

adjective

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

   lifelong regret.

lifelong

/ ˈlaɪfˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. lasting for or as if for a lifetime

Word History and Origins

Origin of lifelong¹

1750–60; life + long ¹ (adv.)

Example Sentences

Even lifelong supporters began to complain when the noise and inconvenience of the construction became a little much.

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One family might celebrate the neurodiversity of their child, while another may severely struggle with the lifelong disability of someone who remains nonverbal.

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The princess says that research evidence shows the importance of creating healthy and warm relationships within families and between people, with lifelong benefits for physical and mental health.

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"Remarkably few people around the world know the full depth of the King's lifelong battle to bring nature and humanity into harmony," he said.

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As a lifelong cinephile who grew up watching movies, I know that spell well.

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