Spindly
adjective
Thin and weak in appearance.
The spindly branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
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Neutral
spindly legs, spindly arms, spindly growth
adjective
Weak or delicate; lacking substance.
The spindly figure of the young girl reminded me of a delicate flower.
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Formal
spindly form, spindly structure, spindly build
adjective
Thin and weak in appearance.
The spindly branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
Usage tips
Neutral
spindly legs, spindly arms, spindly growth
adjective
Weak or delicate; lacking substance.
The spindly figure of the young girl reminded me of a delicate flower.
Usage tips
Formal
spindly form, spindly structure, spindly build
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Descriptive Imagery
Using 'spindly' can evoke images of fragility.
Her spindly fingers danced over the piano keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Best used when describing both people and objects to convey weakness.
The spindly chair wobbled under his weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a lack of strength or robustness.
He took a spindly route through his challenges.
Pro Tip 1/3Descriptive Imagery
Using 'spindly' can evoke images of fragility.
Her spindly fingers danced over the piano keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Best used when describing both people and objects to convey weakness.
The spindly chair wobbled under his weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a lack of strength or robustness.
He took a spindly route through his challenges.
Pro Tip 1/3Descriptive Imagery
Using 'spindly' can evoke images of fragility.
Her spindly fingers danced over the piano keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Best used when describing both people and objects to convey weakness.
The spindly chair wobbled under his weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a lack of strength or robustness.
He took a spindly route through his challenges.
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