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
