elongated

Thân thiện

The artist painted an elongated figure in the mural.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having notably more length than width; being long and slender: Describes an object or shape that is significantly longer than it is wide, often implying a thin or narrow form.
   • Drawn out or made longer spatially: Describes something that has been stretched or extended in length.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The artist is known for his paintings of elongated human figures.
  • The insect has an elongated body that helps it hide among reeds.
  • The architect designed an elongated hallway to create a sense of grandeur.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Technical Context: Often used in biology, anatomy, and design to describe proportions.
  • The elongated beak of the hummingbird is perfectly adapted for reaching nectar.
• Descriptive Language: Used to create vivid imagery in writing.
  • The elongated shadows of evening stretched across the field.

Variants and Related Words

• Elongate (verb): To make something longer; to stretch out.
  • The metal rod can elongate under intense heat.
• Elongation (noun): The process of becoming longer or the state of being elongated.
  • The elongation of the cells was observed under the microscope.

Synonyms

• Lengthened: Made longer.
• Extended: Stretched out or prolonged.
• Stretched: Drawn out in length.
• Attenuated: Thin and extended; slender.

Antonyms

• Squat: Short and thick.
• Stubby: Short and thick.
• Wide: Having a great extent from side to side.

Related Phrases

• Elongated shape: A common phrase used to describe the form of an object.
  • The vase had a beautiful, elongated shape.
• Elongated period: (Note: This is a compound phrase using the adjective) A period of time that is extended or drawn out.
  • The negotiations took place over an elongated period.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having notably more length than width; being long and slender
   • an elongate tail tapering to a point
   • the old man's gaunt and elongated frame
2. drawn out or made longer spatially
   • Picasso's elongated Don Quixote
   • lengthened skirts are fashionable this year
   • the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes
   • a prolonged black line across the page

Từ đồng nghĩa

• elongate
• extended
• lengthened
• prolonged