Synonyms for chronic

Adjective

1. chronic (vs. acute), degenerative, prolonged

usage: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; "chronic indigestion"; "a chronic shortage of funds"; "a chronic invalid"

2. chronic, confirmed, habitual, inveterate(prenominal), addicted (vs. unaddicted)

usage: having a habit of long standing; "a chronic smoker"