long-lasting — continuing for a long period of time; enduring
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing for a long period of time; enduring
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːŋ ˈlæstɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 오랫동안 지속되는, 오래가는
Korean pronunciation: **롱** **라**스팅
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's long-lasting perfume still lingers in her closet after 10 years.
- He promised me a long-lasting diet, but it lasted exactly three hours.
- The long-lasting makeup survived the wedding, but not the happy tears.
long-lasting
ADJECTIVE//ˈlɔːŋ ˈlæstɪŋ//
continuing for a long period of time; enduring
continuing for a long period of time; enduring
Through careful casting, create something everlasting!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'long' (of great length or duration) and 'lasting' (from the verb 'last,' derived from Old Norse 'lesta' meaning to endure). The compound combines these to express something that endures over an extended period.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's long-lasting perfume still lingers in her closet after 10 years.”
“He promised me a long-lasting diet, but it lasted exactly three hours.”
“The long-lasting makeup survived the wedding, but not the happy tears.”
“Scientists are developing long-lasting materials for space exploration.”
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