Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thready

Adjective
/ˈθrɛdi/
Definition
Having a thin, thread-like structure or quality.
Examples
  • The spider’s web looked beautiful but was quite thready and fragile.
  • She noticed that the fabric was thready after several washes.
  • His grip was thready, making it difficult to hold the pen.
Meaning
Thready relates to something that resembles a thread either in appearance or texture, often indicating a delicate or fragile state.
Synonyms
  • Fibrous
  • Filamentous
  • Slender
  • Thin