Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spidery
adjective
/ˈspaɪdəri/
Definition
Resembling a spider; thin and long, often with delicate or intricate features.
Examples
- The spidery branches of the tree stretched out against the evening sky.
- She noticed the spidery lines on the old map, mapping out forgotten paths.
- His handwriting was spidery and hard to read, full of twists and turns.
Meaning
The term ‘spidery’ describes something that has the characteristics or appearance of a spider, typically referring to a long, thin, and delicate shape.
Synonyms
- thin
- slender
- fragile
- delicate
- spidery-like
