spindly

[ˈspɪndli]

spindly Definition

• 1. long and thin in a way that looks weak or easily broken
• 2. having long, thin legs or arms

Using spindly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spindly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The spindly branches of the tree swayed in the wind.

• Example

  He had a spindly frame that made him look fragile.

• Example

  The chair's spindly legs looked like they might snap at any moment.

spindly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spindly

• thin
• slender
• gangling
• lanky
• bony

Antonyms for spindly

• sturdy
• robust

Phrases with spindly

• spindly spider

  a spider with long, thin legs

  Example

  The spindly spider crawled across the wall.

• spindly plant

  a plant with thin, weak stems

  Example

  The spindly plant struggled to grow in the harsh sunlight.

• spindly fingers

  long, thin fingers

  Example

  Her spindly fingers moved deftly over the piano keys.

📌

Summary: spindly in Brief

'Spindly' [ˈspɪndli] describes something that is long and thin, often looking weak or easily breakable. It can refer to objects such as chairs or trees, as well as people with long, thin limbs. Examples include 'The spindly branches of the tree swayed in the wind' and 'He had a spindly frame that made him look fragile.'