Synonyms of elongated

elongated

verb

past tense of elongate

as in lengthened

to make longer

in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthened
• extended
• stretched
• increased
• prolonged
• protracted
• expanded
• dragged (out)
• enlarged
• outstretched
• drew out
• attenuated
• amplified
• thinned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elongated

Most ladybug larvae have elongated bodies, often orange and black, adorned with spikes like tiny alligators. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

These red and white elongated radishes are ready in 28 to 30 days. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

How Earth’s Distance To The Sun Changes Earth’s orbit is not a perfect circle, instead being slightly elongated, according to NOAA. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

For brides drawn to the cleaner, portrait‑style elegance seen in Sperling’s wedding gown, Wickstead offered parallel lines in Italian duchesse and silk mikado with off‑the‑shoulder necklines, elongated torsos and linear trains. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

The bidet is available in both round and elongated shapes to fit any toilet. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026

Hibiscus flowers feel stand out from other popular florals with their signature five petals and elongated central stems (also known as stamens, by the way). — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 June 2026

The black, elongated shades evoke vintage flair, a trademark of Meghan’s style. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026