Definition of chronic

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • chronic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • chronic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • chronic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of chronic


  • habitual (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a chronic smoker

    Synonyms

    1. inveterate
  • of long duration (adjective)

    Examples

    1. chronic money problems

    Synonyms

    1. continuing
  • being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering (adjective)

    Examples

    1. chronic indigestion
    2. a chronic shortage of funds
    3. a chronic invalid

See definition of chronic in Merriam Webster