elongated

• Описывает что-то, что было сделано длиннее или растянуто по форме.

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

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   Удлинённый

   • 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.

   Синонимыdrawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   Антонимыcompressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   Затянувшийся

   • 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.

   Синонимыdrawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   Антонимыabbreviatedbriefshort

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по удлинению чего-либо, особенно в отношении физической длины или продолжительности.

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.

   Удлинить

   • 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.

   Синонимыdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Антонимыabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten