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

In Maui, the housing market is so inflated that even lifelong locals are being pushed off the island.

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Not only because he, a lifelong grifter, knew he could win on a platform of hate, but because he truly hates people who don’t praise him.

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I was very close to my own father, and I want the lifelong security and sturdiness of this feeling for my husband.

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For her part, the lifelong nun downplayed any celestial impact even when leading the Ramblers in pregame prayers in her role as team chaplain.

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Mr. Nasaw provides examples of World War II veterans for whom it lasted 50 years or more—for some it became a lifelong affliction.

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