Lankly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งโ๐ค
lankly
[ lรฆลkli ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น lรขnguido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช dรผnn
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะดะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chudy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท maigre
๐ช๐ธ delgado
๐น๐ท zayฤฑf
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ hubenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chudรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ tanek
๐ฎ๐ธ rakur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัาฃััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ delgado
Etymology
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.
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- 43152 pudginess
- 43153 philandered
- 43154 womanize
- 43155 lankly
- 43156 shapeliest
- 43157 snazzier
- 43158 clonked
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