elongated

The word “elongated” has 4 syllables: e-lon-gat-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for elongated?

In the thesaurus, “elongated” has 17 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elongated along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elongated

amplified
attenuated
dragged out
drawn out
drew out
enlarged
expanded
extended
increased
lengthened
made longer
outstretched
prolonged
protracted
stretched
strung-out
thinned

Antonyms for elongated

abbreviated
abridged
curtailed
cut
cut back
decreased
diminished
lessened
reduced
shortened
thickened

Meanings of elongated

verb
1. To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated.
2. To become long or longer by being pulled or stretched; to become elongated.
3. To move to or place at a distance (from something).
4. To depart to, or be at, a distance (from something); especially, to recede apparently from the sun, as a planet in its orbit.
adjective
1. Extensive in length.
2. Stretched.
3. (of a polyhedron) Having been modified by placing a prism in the middle of the polyhedron.

Example Sentences

The sculpture had an elongated neck that gave it a unique appearance.
Over time, the metal rod became slightly elongated due to the heat.
He drew an elongated figure to emphasize motion in the artwork.
The shadow elongated as the sun moved lower in the sky.
The insect had an elongated body and long, thin legs.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elongated, such as: abbreviated, abridged, amplified, attenuated, curtailed, cut, cut back.

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