Spindly: meaning, definitions and examples
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spindly
[ หspษชndli ]
physical description
The term 'spindly' describes something that is thin and weak in appearance. It is often used to refer to limbs or stems that are long and slender, suggesting a lack of strength or robustness. This word can convey a sense of fragility, as spindly objects may not be able to support much weight or withstand pressure. In a broader usage, it can also describe any object, plant, or person that possesses an elongated and delicate appearance.
Synonyms
fragile, lanky, slender, thin, weak.
Examples of usage
- The spindly branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
- She had spindly legs that struggled to support her frame.
- The spindly plant looked as if it might break at any moment.
- He walked with spindly arms, giving him an awkward stature.
Translations
Translations of the word "spindly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช dรผnn
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฝะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ cienki
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดฐใ
๐ซ๐ท mince
๐ช๐ธ delgado
๐น๐ท ince
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ tenkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ tenkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็บค็ป็
๐ธ๐ฎ tanek
๐ฎ๐ธ grannur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัาฃััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nazik
๐ฒ๐ฝ delgado
Etymology
The word 'spindly' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the adjective 'spindle,' which refers to a slender rounded stick or rod used in spinning or weaving. The transition from 'spindle' to 'spindly' likely reflects the thin, elongated appearance associated with spindles. By around 1800, 'spindly' started to be used to describe anything that was weakly constructed or had a fragile and slender quality. The usage has remained consistent, maintaining the connotation of fragility and lack of robustness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,569, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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