reedy

• Descreve um som fino, agudo e frequentemente desagradável, semelhante ao de um instrumento de cana; também pode descrever uma pessoa alta e magra.

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.

1. Sound qualityC1formal

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

   Anasalado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshigh-pitchednasalpiercingshrillthintinnywheezy

   Antônimosdeepfullmellowrichsonorouswarm

2. Physical appearanceC1formal

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

   Esguio como um junco

   • 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.

   Sinônimosganglinglankyleanrangyslenderslightspindlysveltethinwillowy

   Antônimosburlychubbysquatstockystoutthickset