lengthened
Stretched out further
Lengthened means made longer in space or time.
A tailor lengthened the hem.
The shadows lengthened as evening approached.
A vowel can be lengthened in speech.
The meeting lengthened into the afternoon.
Stretched beyond usual dimensions
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- expandedMade larger or wider
- distendedSwollen from pressure within
outstretched · drawn-out · linear · lanky · spindly · gangling · rangy · attenuated
Made to last longer
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- sustainedKept up continuously
- lingeringRemaining beyond expected duration
drawn-out · interminable · endless · chronic · persistent · lasting · enduring · continuance
elongated
Stretched beyond usual dimensions
distended · outstretched · drawn-out · linear · lanky · spindly · gangling · rangy · attenuated
prolonged
Made to last longer
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- sustainedKept up continuously
lingering · drawn-out · interminable · endless · chronic · persistent · lasting · enduring · continuance · perpetuation
stretched
Pulled to lengthen
- tautStretched under tension
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- rubberbandStretchy loop for binding
spandex · lycra · flexible · tension · spring · bungee · resistance · pulled · strained · tensioned
table
Horizontal furniture surface
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- telescopeInstrument magnifying faraway objects
antenna · runway · corridor · platform · gangplank · bridge · train · extendable · retractable · adjustable
lengthenedshortened
Made more concise
curtailed · cut · abbreviated · truncated · reduced
- vowel lengtheningProlonging spoken sounds