agelong
- adjective
- /ˈeɪˌɡlɔŋ/
- Archaic
- Their agelong friendship withstood all sorts of challenges.
Examples
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Many cultures have agelong stories that are passed down through generations.
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The agelong traditions of the village are fascinating.
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The agelong battle between good and evil is a common theme in mythology.
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The two nations have been locked in an agelong dispute over the territory.
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The agelong friendship between the two families has survived many hardships.
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The agelong traditions of the indigenous people are celebrated every year.
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Many cultures have agelong tales that convey moral lessons to younger generations.
Synonyms
802
3.0
Lasting for a long time
613
3.2
Continuing for a long time and unlikely to change
189
2.4
Being in a job, role, or relationship for a long time
178
3.1
Continuing to be present or useful for a long time
116
3.2
Being in the same job, relationship, or role for many years
114
3.5
Lasting a long time and making people bored
109
3.9
Lasting a long time without stopping or getting weaker
80
3.9
Continuing for a longer time than usual
71
4.2
Continuing for a long time without fading
55
4.1
Continuing for a long time
40
3.7
To stay the same or work well for a long time
38
4.3
Lasting for a long time
30
5.3
Continuing for a long time and often returning
20
3.9
That lasts for a long time
4
5.7
Continuing to be important or true for a very long time
Antonyms
How Enduring
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Agelong comes from the parts age ('a long time') and long ('for a long time'). So, agelong means 'lasting for ages', a handy way to remember something that endures for a very long time.