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outstretched Synonyms
Another word for outstretched
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• adjective (Context 1)
Extended or stretched out to full length, especially referring to a limb, wing, or body.
Usage Example
"She walked toward her old friend with extended arms, ready for a warm embrace."
Strongest
extended
outspread
Strong
spread
expanded
unfolded
Opposites of outstretched
The opposite of outstretched shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
folded
retracted
bent
contracted
curled
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outstretched. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outstretched