Willowy: meaning, definitions and examples

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willowy

 

[ หˆwษชlษ™สŠi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The word 'willowy' describes a person, typically a woman, who is tall, slender, and graceful. This term evokes an image of elegance and lightness, often associated with a natural beauty that appears delicate yet strong. It conveys not just physical attributes but also a sense of poise and fluid movement. Willowy figures are often celebrated in fashion and dance for their ability to convey softness and agility.

Synonyms

graceful, lithe, slender, svelte, tall

Examples of usage

  • She had a willowy frame that made her look like a model.
  • The willowy dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
  • With her willowy silhouette, she stood out in the crowd.
  • The willowy branches of the weeping willow swayed in the breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "willowy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esguio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ langsing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะฝะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smukล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใชใ‚„ใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlancรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esbelto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ince

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์”ฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtรญhlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรญhly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บค็ป†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vitka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–าฃั–ัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nazik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esbelto

Etymology

The word 'willowy' comes from the Old English 'wilig', meaning 'willow tree'. The association between the willow tree and the physical attributes of a person is largely metaphorical; the willow tree is known for its tall and slender shape, with long, flexible branches that bend gracefully in the wind. This imagery of natural elegance reinforces the idea of a willowy figure being not just tall and slim but also possessing a fluidity and grace similar to that of the willow's branches. The term began to gain its current connotation in English literature and fashion in the 19th century, where it was used to describe elegant women who embodied both beauty and grace. Over time, 'willowy' has been embraced in various contexts, especially in describing models and dancers, highlighting a blend of physicality and artistry.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,032 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.