Academic IELTS Words for "Dimensions"

Towering

[ Adjective ]

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having an impressive height

altitudinous high lofty tall

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The towering skyscraper dominated the city’s skyline.

The towering cliffs along the coastline made for a breathtaking view.

Sky-high

[ Adjective ]

/skˈaɪhˈaɪ/

extremely tall or elevated

altitudinous high lofty tall

Lofty

[ Adjective ]

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

altitudinous high lofty tall

Skycraping

[ Adjective ]

/skˈaɪkɹeɪpɪŋ/

(of buildings or other objects) extremely tall or high

altitudinous high lofty tall

Expanded

[ Adjective ]

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made bigger in size

altitudinous high lofty tall

contracted

Outstretched

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extended in length as far as possible

altitudinous high lofty tall

Lengthened

[ Adjective ]

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made longer in physical dimensions

altitudinous high lofty tall

Elongated

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long and thin, often more than expected or typical

altitudinous high lofty tall

Longish

[ Adjective ]

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rather long

altitudinous high lofty tall

Overlong

[ Adjective ]

/ˌoʊvɚlˈɑːŋ/

excessively or unreasonably long in duration, size, or extent

altitudinous high lofty tall

To elongate

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to stretch something in order to make it longer

altitudinous high lofty tall

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transitive

Broadened

[ Adjective ]

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made wider in physical dimensions

altitudinous high lofty tall

Elevated

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positioned or built above ground level

altitudinous high lofty tall

Expansive

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able to increase in size or volume

altitudinous high lofty tall

unexpansive

Paper-thin

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/pˈeɪpɚθˈɪn/

extremely thin, as thin as a sheet of paper

altitudinous high lofty tall

To truncate

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to cut something short in length or duration

altitudinous high lofty tall

To thicken

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to become more viscous or dense

altitudinous high lofty tall

thin

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intransitive

To taper

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

altitudinous high lofty tall

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intransitive

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