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Lankly: meaning, definitions and examples

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lankly

 

[ lรฆล‹kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

appearance, demeanor

Lankly is an adverb used to describe someone or something that is lank, which typically refers to being tall, thin, and awkward in appearance. It often carries a connotation of an ungraceful or ungainly stature. This term is generally applied to humans, animals, or objects that are elongated and lack fullness or robustness. It can also imply a certain fragility or weakness in the subject being described.

Synonyms

gauntly, spindly, thinly

Examples of usage

  • He stood lankly in the back of the room.
  • The lankly figure of the teenager caught everyone's attention.
  • She moved lankly through the crowd, drawing curious glances.

Translations

Translations of the word "lankly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรขnguido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผnn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chudy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—ฉใ›ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delgado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hubenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chudรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tanek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–าฃั–ัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delgado

Word origin

The word 'lank' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'lankr', which means 'long' or 'slender'. It was used to describe various aspects of physical appearance, particularly in relation to being tall and thin. Over time, 'lank' evolved to encompass not just the measurement of height and width but also the quality of being awkward or ungraceful. The adverb 'lankly' thus emerged to denote the manner in which someone appears in a lank state. This transformation of meaning showcases how language can adapt and evolve, incorporating new nuances to describe human conditions and experiences. By the 19th century, 'lankly' was commonly used in literature to paint vivid pictures of characters, emphasizing their slender or ungainly physicality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,155, 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.