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oblong Synonyms

Another word for oblong

Choosing another word for oblong depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having an elongated form with greater length than breadth, especially a rectangular or elliptical shape.

Usage Example

"She served the roasted vegetables on a large elongated platter in the center of the table."

Strongest
elongated
Strong
rectangular
elliptical
oval
ovoid

• noun (Context 2)

An object or flat figure in an elongated rectangular or oval shape, having four right angles or curved sides with one dimension longer than the other.

Usage Example

"The artist sketched a series of overlapping circles and oblongs to map out the composition."

Strong
rectangle
oval
ellipse

Opposites of oblong

The opposite of oblong shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

square
circular
round
circle
spherical
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• Nearby Words

oblivious
obliviously
obliviousness
oblong
obnoxious
obnoxiously
obnoxiousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Oblong. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/oblong
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