elongated

adjective
UK: /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US: /iˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/

  1. Extended in length; longer than usual.

    1. The table is elongated.
    2. The artist favored elongated figures in their paintings giving them a surreal look.

  2. Lasting for a noticeably long time.

    1. The meeting felt elongated.
    2. An elongated silence followed his statement causing discomfort in the room.

Synonyms

extended prolonged
elongated verb

  1. To make something longer or stretch it out.

    1. Elongated the dough gently.
    2. The gymnast elongated her body into a perfect line during the routine.

  2. To become longer; to extend in length.

    1. The shadow elongated.
    2. As the metal heated, it elongated slightly affecting the accuracy of the measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elongated" in English means: Extended in length; longer than usual., Lasting for a noticeably long time..

The phonetic transcription of "elongated" is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/ in British English and /iˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elongated": extended, prolonged.

Example usage of "elongated": "The table is elongated.". More examples on the page.