Elongated (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's use of elongated shapes and lines created a sense of movement in the sculpture.
- The fashion designer's new collection featured elongated dresses that skimmed the floor with elegance.
- The company's logo featured an elongated eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing freedom and strength.
- Elongated leaves with pointed tips were a distinctive feature of the rare plant species.
- The museum's exhibit showcased ancient artifacts, including an elongated axe head that dated back thousands of years.