elongated

• Beschreibt etwas, das länger gemacht oder in die Länge gezogen wurde; auch von Natur aus lang und schmal.

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

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   Langgestreckt

   • 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.

   Synonymedrawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   Antonymecompressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   In die Länge gezogen

   • 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.

   Synonymedrawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   Antonymeabbreviatedbriefshort

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas länger zu machen, besonders in Bezug auf physische Länge oder Dauer; auch reflexiv verwendet, um länger zu werden.

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.

   Verlängern

   • 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.

   Synonymedraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antonymeabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten