IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Dimensions

having an impressive height

imposant

extremely high or elevated, often in a literal or figurative sense, to a remarkable degree

ciel haut

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

élevé

extremely tall or high, either physically or metaphorically

gratte ciel

made bigger in size

étendu

extended in length as far as possible

tendu

made longer in physical dimensions

allongé

long and thin, often more than expected or typical

allongé

rather long

assez long

excessively or unreasonably long in duration, size, or extent

trop longtemps

to stretch something in order to make it longer

prolonger

made wider in physical dimensions

élargi

lifted up to a higher position

élevé

able to increase in size or volume

expansif

extremely thin, as thin as a sheet of paper

aussi fin que du papier

to cut something short in length or duration

tronquer

to become more viscous or dense

épaissir

to become smaller in size, amount, or number over time

aller en diminuant