elongated

• Describe algo que ha sido alargado o estirado en forma, o que tiene una forma más larga de lo habitual en relación con su ancho.

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

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   Alargado, extendido en longitud

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   Antónimoscompressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   prolongado en el tiempo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   Antónimosabbreviatedbriefshort

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer algo más largo, especialmente en relación con la longitud física o la duración.

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.

   Alargar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antónimosabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten