What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
spindly
Example
The spindly plant struggled to stand up straight in the wind. [spindly: adjective]
Example
The spider had spindly legs that made it look delicate. [spindly: adjective]
Example
The skyscraper had a spindly antenna on top. [spindly: adjective]
thin
Example
She was always self-conscious about being too thin. [thin: adjective]
Example
The book had thin pages that tore easily. [thin: adjective]
Example
I only put a thin layer of frosting on the cake. [thin: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thin is a more common word than spindly and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between spindly and thin?
Both spindly and thin can be used in formal and informal contexts, but thin is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
