Synonyms of outstretched

outstretched 1 of 2

adjective

as in extensive

Related Words

• extensive
• far-reaching
• longish
• long
• extended
• elongate
• lengthy
• large
• oblong
• rectangular
• king-size
• considerable
• sizable
• oversize
• jumbo
• super
• hefty
• substantial
• largish
• biggish
• big
• hulking
• overscale

Dissimilar Words

• short
• brief
• curt
• diminished
• abbreviated
• curtailed
• small
• tiny
• diminutive
• puny
• abridged
• little
• shortish
• miniature
• smallish
• undersized
• shortened
• minute
• wee
• bitty
• teeny

outstretched

2 of 2

verb

past tense of outstretch

1

as in extended

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

the dog had outstretched his legs and was lying across the width of the doorway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extended
• expanded
• opened
• unfolded
• stretched (out)
• outspread
• spread (out)
• unfurled
• flared (out)
• fanned (out)
• overspread

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closed
• folded
• contracted
• reduced
• compressed
• condensed
• compacted

2

as in lengthened

to make longer

having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outstretched

Adjective

The English midfielder’s silhouette with outstretched arms serves as his signature logo along with a script featuring his initials. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

An outstretched hand After reciting the confessional, the Ne’ilah service adds one more prayer, not used in other services. — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

The linesman had just flagged Pablo for offside, after his outstretched left leg had failed to get on the end of Bowen’s cross. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

No, the quintessential Townshend power sign was his giant circular windmill strum, arm outstretched and twirling, gathering centrifugal force to slam that pick up through the guitar strings, creating the loudest chord humanly possible. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

The ring of material surrounding Sgr A* would be about four degrees across—about half the apparent size of your outstretched fist. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026

At the top of the collection of hands — like the Hollywood sign resting atop Mount Lee or Simba being held high from the outstretched arms of Rafiki — were two footballs. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Instead, fans approached White with smiles and respect and outstretched arms for handshakes and fist bumps. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The striking bronze sculpture depicts an outstretched arm reaching to the sky as hundreds of small human figures cling to it and each other with expressions of agony. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026