Wiriest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wiriest
[ ˈwɪr.i.əst ]
physical appearance
The term 'wiriest' refers to something or someone that contains or is characterized by wiriness, which often conveys a sense of being lean, sinewy, and tightly stretched, particularly in relation to muscles or physical form.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was the wiriest athlete on the team.
- Her wiriest qualities were evident in her agile movements.
- The dog's wiriest coat gave it a scruffy appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "wiriest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais magro
🇮🇳 सबसे पतला
🇩🇪 dünnster
🇮🇩 paling kurus
🇺🇦 найхудший
🇵🇱 najchudszy
🇯🇵 最も痩せた
🇫🇷 le plus maigre
🇪🇸 el más delgado
🇹🇷 en zayıf
🇰🇷 가장 마른
🇸🇦 الأكثر نحافة
🇨🇿 nejhubenější
🇸🇰 najchudší
🇨🇳 最瘦的
🇸🇮 najtanjši
🇮🇸 þynnsti
🇰🇿 ең арық
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გამხდარი
🇦🇿 ən arıq
🇲🇽 el más delgado
Etymology
The word 'wiry' originates from the early 19th century, likely derived from the word 'wire', which describes something that is thin, flexible, and often strong. The suffix '-est' is a common English addition used to form the superlative degree of adjectives. In this case, 'wiriest' indicates the extreme quality of wiriness. In literature and descriptions, the wiry physique is often associated with agility and strength without bulk, which has influenced how the descriptor is perceived in modern usage. As society's understanding of athleticism evolved, the word maintained relevance, particularly in describing those who carry a slender yet muscular build.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,573, 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.