Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
willowy
adjective
/ˈwɪloʊi/
Definition
tall, thin, and graceful in appearance.
Examples
- She moved with a willowy grace that captured everyone’s attention.
- The willowy silhouette of the dancer was striking against the stage lights.
- He admired the willowy branches of the willow tree swaying in the breeze.
Meaning
The term ‘willowy’ describes someone or something that is slender and has a flexible, delicate quality, reminiscent of a willow tree’s graceful branches.
Synonyms
- slender
- lithe
- graceful
- narrow
- twig-like
