elongated

• يصف شيئًا جُعل أطول أو مُدَّ في شكله، أو ما كان طويلًا نحيلًا بشكل غير معتاد.

Describes something that has been made longer or stretched out in shape.

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   مُسْتَطِيل

   • The artist painted an elongated version of the human figure.
   • The shadow became elongated as the sun set.
   • The plant has elongated leaves that reach toward the light.

   المرادفاتdrawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   الأضدادcompressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   المُمتد زمنيًا

   • The meeting was elongated due to unexpected discussions.
   • An elongated silence filled the room after the announcement.
   • The elongated process of approval delayed the project.

   المرادفاتdrawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   الأضدادabbreviatedbriefshort

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إطالة شيء ما أو مدّه، ولا سيما في الطول المادي أو المدة الزمنية.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something longer, especially in terms of physical length or duration.

1. Make longerB2formal

   To make something longer in length or duration.

   جعل الشيء أطول

   • The artist elongated the figure in the painting for dramatic effect.
   • The company decided to elongate the deadline for the project.
   • Stretching exercises can help elongate your muscles.

   المرادفاتdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   الأضدادabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten