Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spindly
adjective
/ˈspɪndli/
Definition
Long and thin, often weak or frail in appearance.
Examples
- The spindly tree branches swayed in the wind.
- He noticed the spindly legs of the insect as it crawled across the table.
- Despite her spindly frame, she was surprisingly strong.
Meaning
Describes something that is elongated and slender, typically implying a lack of strength or sturdiness.
Synonyms
- slender
- scrawny
- thin
- wiry
- spare
