elongated

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été rendu plus long ou étiré dans sa forme.

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

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   allongé, étiré en longueur

   • 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.

   Synonymesdrawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   Antonymescompressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   prolongé dans le temps

   • 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.

   Synonymesdrawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   Antonymesabbreviatedbriefshort

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'allonger quelque chose, surtout en ce qui concerne la longueur physique ou la durée.

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.

   Allonger

   • 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.

   Synonymesdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antonymesabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten