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spindly

/ˈspɪnd.li/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈspɪnd.li/

Describes something that is long, thin, and weak in appearance.

ruОписывает что-то длинное, тонкое и слабое на вид.esDescribe algo que es largo y delgado, con aspecto débil o frágil, a menudo con extremidades o partes desproporcionadamente finas.frDécrit quelque chose de long, fin et d'apparence fragile ou faible, souvent en parlant de membres ou de plantes.deBeschreibt etwas, das lang, dünn und schwach aussieht, oft auf unnatürliche oder zerbrechliche Weise.ptDescreve algo longo, fino e de aparência frágil ou desengonçada, como pernas ou plantas finas e compridas.zh形容某物细长、瘦弱,看起来不结实。arيصف شيئًا طويلًا ونحيلًا وضعيف المظهر، وغالبًا ما يكون غير متناسق أو غير رشيق في هيئته.

  1. Long and thin B2 informal

    Describes something that is long, thin, and often weak or fragile in appearance.

    • The plant had spindly stems that could barely support its leaves.
    • He had spindly legs that looked too thin for his body.
    • The old chair had spindly legs that wobbled when you sat on it.

    ruДлинный и тонкийesLarguirucho, largo y delgadofrlong et grêledeLang und dünnptLongo e finozh细长的arطويل ونحيل

    Synonyms: ganglylankyreedystringy

    Antonyms: squatstoutsturdythick

  • spindlier comparative form
  • spindliest superlative form