Definitions
- Describing a person who is tall and thin with long limbs. - Referring to an animal or plant that is tall and thin with long branches or stems. - Talking about an object that is tall and thin, such as a building or tower.
- Describing something that is tall and thin but weak or fragile-looking. - Referring to an object or structure that is thin and weak, such as a spindly chair or table leg. - Talking about a plant that is tall and thin but appears weak or unstable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is tall and thin.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, animals, plants, or objects.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation, implying weakness or instability.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Lanky implies a tall and thin appearance, while spindly suggests a thin and weak appearance.
- 2Strength: Lanky does not necessarily imply weakness, while spindly always suggests fragility or instability.
- 3Usage: Lanky is more commonly used to describe people or animals, while spindly is more often used to describe objects or plants.
- 4Connotation: Lanky has a neutral or even positive connotation, while spindly has a negative connotation.
- 5Shape: Lanky implies a straight and uniform shape, while spindly suggests a crooked or irregular shape.
Remember this!
Lanky and spindly are both adjectives used to describe something that is tall and thin. However, lanky implies a tall and thin appearance without necessarily suggesting weakness or instability, while spindly suggests a thin and weak appearance that may be fragile or unstable. Additionally, lanky is more commonly used to describe people or animals, while spindly is more often used to describe objects or plants.
