Lankiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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lankiest
[ ˈlæŋkɪst ]
physical appearance
The term 'lankiest' refers to the most lanky person or object among a group. It describes someone who is unusually tall and thin, often to the point of awkwardness. Lankiness can relate to a person's body type or sometimes to how an object is shaped.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was the lankiest of his friends.
- The lankiest player on the team stood out during the game.
- In the photo, she appeared as the lankiest model on the runway.
Translations
Translations of the word "lankiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais magro
🇮🇳 लंबा
🇩🇪 der dünnste
🇮🇩 tertinggi
🇺🇦 найвищий
🇵🇱 najwyższy
🇯🇵 最も背が高い
🇫🇷 le plus maigre
🇪🇸 el más delgado
🇹🇷 en zayıf
🇰🇷 가장 마른
🇸🇦 الأطول
🇨🇿 nejvyšší
🇸🇰 najvyšší
🇨🇳 最高
🇸🇮 najvišji
🇮🇸 hægri
🇰🇿 ең ұзын
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მაღალი
🇦🇿 ən hündür
🇲🇽 el más delgado
Etymology
The word 'lanky' has its roots in 17th century English. It likely derives from the Scots word 'lank', which means 'tall and thin'. This, in turn, may come from the Old Norse word 'langa', meaning 'long'. Originally used to describe the slenderness associated with youth and growth, 'lanky' has evolved to often imply a certain awkwardness in posture or movement. Over time, it has been adapted into various forms including 'lankiest', which is the superlative form used to describe the extreme of lanky attributes. Its usage has persisted in both casual and formal contexts, particularly in describing athletes, models, or characters in literary works, often highlighting specific features associated with height and slimness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,610, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.