Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lankiness
noun
/ˈlæŋ.kɪ.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being lanky; tall and thin in appearance.
Examples
- His lankiness made him look awkward during his teenage years.
- The player’s lankiness gave him an advantage in basketball, helping him reach the basket with ease.
- Despite her lankiness, she carried herself with confidence and poise.
Meaning
Lankiness describes a bodily structure that is tall and thin, often to the point of looking awkward or ungraceful.
Synonyms
- tallness
- slenderness
- gauntness
- leaness
