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outstretched

ADJECTIVE
broad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep expansive full large vast
STRONG
roomy splay squat thick
WEAK
ample capacious extended immense latitudinous outspread spacious voluminous widespread
Antonyms
STRONGEST
narrow
STRONG
thin
ADJECTIVE
elongated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stretched
STRONG
expanded extended increased prolonged protracted
WEAK
dragged out drawn out made longer strung-out
Antonyms
STRONG
shortened
ADJECTIVE
flat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
empty horizontal low unbroken
STRONG
even flush oblate plane reclining splay
WEAK
collapsed complanate decumbent deflated extended fallen pancake planar planate procumbent prone prostrate punctured recumbent spread-out supine tabular
Antonyms
STRONGEST
upright
STRONG
rough uneven
WEAK
elevated raised rounded
ADJECTIVE
long
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep great high lengthy protracted tall
STRONG
continued elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded lasting lengthened lingering prolonged running stretch stretched stretching sustained towering
WEAK
distant drawn-out extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling lanky lofty longish rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
low short small
WEAK
abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting
ADJECTIVE
overlong
Synonyms
WEAK
continued deep distant dragging drawn-out elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lasting lengthened lengthy lingering lofty long-drawn-out longish prolonged protracted rangy remote running spread-out spun out stretch stretched stretching stringy sustained tall towering
ADJECTIVE
protracted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continued drawn-out enduring extensive lengthy lingering sustained
STRONG
dragging elongate elongated enlarged expanded lasting lengthened prolonged running stretch stretched stretching towering
WEAK
deep distant far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lofty long-drawn-out longish overlong rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy tall
ADJECTIVE
wide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ample broad deep expanded extensive far-reaching full immense large loose spacious vast
WEAK
advanced all-inclusive baggy capacious catholic commodious comprehensive dilated distended encyclopedic far-ranging general inclusive large-scale liberal open outspread radical scopic splay squat sweeping tolerant universal voluminous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
limited little miniature narrow restricted small tiny
WEAK
cramped straight

Example Sentences

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Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A gesture that is seen throughout the film is for Seyfried to reach out, arms outstretched.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

American troops rode horses and carried the flags of both nations before drums rolled and trumpets blared as the crown prince’s limousine rolled up to where Trump awaited with an outstretched hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

But government spokeswoman Pilar Alegria told a press conference that "all relationships have their ups and downs" and that they would continue to work with "dialogue and an outstretched hand".

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

The Estrie watched the girl fall, arms outstretched, the longing for wings so clear on her face.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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