Spidery: meaning, definitions and examples
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spidery
[ ˈspaɪdəri ]
appearance, behavior
Describing something that resembles or is characteristic of a spider, particularly in form or movement. Objects or beings that display long, thin limbs or an eerie, delicate quality can be termed spidery.
Synonyms
attenuated, lanky, slender, thin.
Examples of usage
- The spidery branches of the tree reached out toward the sky.
- She moved in a spidery manner, her long limbs stretching out awkwardly.
- The spidery designs on the fabric added a unique texture to the dress.
Translations
Translations of the word "spidery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aranhoso
🇮🇳 मकड़ी जैसा
🇩🇪 spiderartig
🇮🇩 seperti laba-laba
🇺🇦 павуковий
🇵🇱 pająkowaty
🇯🇵 クモのような
🇫🇷 araignée
🇪🇸 arácnido
🇹🇷 örümcek gibi
🇰🇷 거미 같은
🇸🇦 شبيه بالعنكبوت
🇨🇿 pavoučí
🇸🇰 pavúčí
🇨🇳 像蜘蛛一样
🇸🇮 pajkovit
🇮🇸 kóngulufar
🇰🇿 арахнис
🇬🇪 მასალის მსგავსი
🇦🇿 hörümçək kimi
🇲🇽 como araña
Etymology
The term 'spidery' is derived from the noun 'spider', which comes from Old English 'spīth', paralleling similar words in other Germanic languages such as Old High German 'spida', all pointing to the arachnid known for its distinctive eight legs. The suffix '-ery' is indicative of a quality or condition, thus creating an adjective that describes anything having the characteristics of a spider. The use of the word in English literature can be traced back to the 19th century, where it began to be used to describe not only the physical characteristics associated with spiders but also metaphorical applications, indicating an unsettling or slender aspect in various contexts.