Spindly: meaning, definitions and examples

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spindly

 

[ หˆspษชndli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผnn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะฝะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cienki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mince

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delgado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ince

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tenkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tenkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บค็ป†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tanek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grannur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–าฃั–ัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nazik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.