lifelong

adjective
UK: /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/
US: /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ/

  1. Lasting or continuing throughout a person's life.

    1. He had a lifelong interest in music.
    2. She developed a lifelong friendship with her college roommate because of similar interests.

  2. Existing or continuing for the whole of someone's life.

    1. My father was a lifelong member of the club.
    2. Achieving a lifelong ambition requires dedication and sustained effort over many years.

Synonyms

enduring lasting perpetual abiding permanent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lifelong" in English means: Lasting or continuing throughout a person's life., Existing or continuing for the whole of someone's life..

The phonetic transcription of "lifelong" is /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/ in British English and /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lifelong": enduring, lasting, perpetual, abiding, permanent.

Example usage of "lifelong": "He had a lifelong interest in music.". More examples on the page.