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long-lived

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adjective \ ˈlȯŋ-ˈlivd also -ˈlīvd \

Definition of long-lived

1 :having a long life :living a long time
  • long-lived siblings
  • a long-lived perennial
; also :characterized by long life
  • a long-lived family
2 :lasting a long time :enduring
  • a long-lived fad
; also :existing, functioning, or active for a period of time that is longer than usual or expected
  • a long-lived car
  • long-lived nuclear waste

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First Known Use of long-lived

14th century

long-lived Synonyms

Synonyms
aged, aging (or ageing), ancient, geriatric, long-lived, old, older, over-the-hill, senescent, senior, unyoung
Antonyms
young, youthful
Related Words
centenarian, nonagenarian, octogenarian, septuagenarian, sexagenarian; oldish; adult, grown-up, mature, middle-aged; pensioned, retired, superannuated; matriarchal, patriarchal, venerable; anile, decrepit, doddering, senile, spavined, tottery; overage (also overaged)
Near Antonyms
ageless; youngish; adolescent, immature, juvenile, preteen, puerile; minor, underage; callow, green, inexperienced, raw; babyish, childish, childlike, infantile, infantine, kiddish

LONG-LIVED Defined for English Language Learners

long-lived

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Definition of long-lived for English Language Learners

  • : living or lasting for a long time

LONG-LIVED Defined for Kids

long-lived

adjective \ ˈlȯŋ-ˈlivd , -ˈlīvd \

Definition of long-lived for Students

:living or lasting for a long time
  • a long-lived disagreement

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