Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

willowy

adjective
/ˈwɪloʊi/
Definition
tall, thin, and graceful in appearance.
Examples
  • She moved with a willowy grace that captured everyone’s attention.
  • The willowy silhouette of the dancer was striking against the stage lights.
  • He admired the willowy branches of the willow tree swaying in the breeze.
Meaning
The term ‘willowy’ describes someone or something that is slender and has a flexible, delicate quality, reminiscent of a willow tree’s graceful branches.
Synonyms
  • slender
  • lithe
  • graceful
  • narrow
  • twig-like