reedy

Describes a sound that is thin, high-pitched, and often unpleasant, resembling the sound of a reed instrument; can also describe a person who is tall and thin.

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1. Sound quality C1 formal

   Having a thin, high-pitched, or slightly nasal tone, similar to that of a reed instrument.

   • The singer's voice had a reedy quality that suited the folk song.
   • The clarinet produced a reedy, melancholic sound.
   • His reedy tone was not powerful enough for the large concert hall.

   ruГнусавыйesSonido estridente o nasalfrSon nasillard et aigudeNäselndptAnasaladozh簧片音色的arصوت أنفي حاد

   Synonyme: high-pitchednasalpiercingshrillthintinnywheezy

   Antonyme: deepfullmellowrichsonorouswarm

2. Physical appearance C1 formal

   Resembling a reed in being tall, thin, and slender.

   • The reedy young man stood head and shoulders above the crowd.
   • She had a reedy figure, like a dancer.
   • The reedy stalks of grass swayed in the wind.

   ruТростниковыйesFísico esbelto y altofrfini, élancé comme un roseaudeSchilfartigptEsguio como um juncozh芦苇般的arنحيل كالقصب

   Synonyme: ganglinglankyleanrangyslenderslightspindlysveltethinwillowy

   Antonyme: burlychubbysquatstockystoutthickset

• reedier comparative form
• reediest superlative form