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What is another word for elongated?

Here are some words that can be used as synonyms for "elongated," depending on the specific context:

General synonyms:

* Extended

* Prolonged

* Stretched

* Lengthened

* Drawn out

* Slender

* Narrow

* Tapered

* Linear

More specific synonyms:

* Oblong: Refers to a shape that is longer than it is wide.

* Rectangular: Refers to a shape with four right angles and opposite sides of equal length.

* Cylindrical: Refers to a shape with a circular cross-section.

* Spindly: Refers to something that is thin and long.

Figurative synonyms:

* Exaggerated: This word can be used to describe something that has been made longer than it should be.

* Distorted: This word implies that the shape has been altered in a way that makes it seem unnatural.

The best synonym to use will depend on the specific context of your sentence and the desired nuance.

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