adj
Uncommon
elongated
Elongated (adj) means Stretched out so as to be longer and thinner than usual. Example: “The sculpture features elongated limbs that give the figure an eerie grace.”
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Stretched out so as to be longer and thinner than usual.
"The sculpture features elongated limbs that give the figure an eerie grace."
"Giraffes have an elongated neck adapted for reaching high branches."
How to use elongated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade longer and thinner than the normal or expected shape.
Common pairings
elongated shape
elongated neck
elongated shadow
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more elongated
- Superlative
- most elongated
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What does “elongated” mean?
The word “elongated” means stretched out so as to be longer and thinner than usual. In plain terms, made longer and thinner than the normal or expected shape.
How do you use “elongated” in a sentence?
Here is “elongated” used in a sentence: “The sculpture features elongated limbs that give the figure an eerie grace.”
What part of speech is “elongated”?
“Elongated” is an adjective.
Is “elongated” a common word?
“Elongated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
