elongated

• Descreve algo que foi feito mais longo ou esticado em sua forma. Pode indicar algo comprido e estreito, ou que sofreu alongamento.

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

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   Alongado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   Antônimoscompressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   Prolongado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   Antônimosabbreviatedbriefshort

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de alongar algo, especialmente no que se refere ao comprimento ou à duração. Também pode ser usado de forma intransitiva, com o sentido de tornar-se mais comprido.

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.

   Alongar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antônimosabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten