Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

long-limbed

Adjective
/lɔːŋ lɪmd/
Definition
Having long limbs, especially arms and legs.
Examples
  • The long-limbed dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
  • With her long-limbed physique, she excelled in basketball.
  • He was a long-limbed athlete, which helped him in track events.
Meaning
The term ‘long-limbed’ describes a person or animal with notably extended arms and legs, often giving them a tall and slender appearance.
Synonyms
  • lanky
  • tall
  • spindly
  • stretchy