gangling

The word “gangling” has 2 syllables: gan-gling.

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæŋɡlɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for gangling?

In the thesaurus, “gangling” has 9 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gangling along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gangling

Antonyms for gangling

  • beefy
  • bulky
  • chubby
  • chunky
  • heavyset
  • pudgy
  • squat
  • stocky
  • stout
  • stubby
  • stumpy
  • sturdy
  • thickset
  • weighty

Meanings of gangling

  • adjective
    1. Awkwardly tall and thin, ungraceful.
  • noun
    1. A member of a gang.

Example Sentences

  • The gangling teenager awkwardly navigated his way through the crowded hallway.
  • His gangling frame made him stand out among his shorter peers on the basketball court.
  • The gangling giraffe gracefully moved through the savanna, its long legs propelling it forward.
  • Despite his gangling appearance, he was surprisingly agile on the dance floor.
  • The gangling tree branches swayed in the wind, casting long shadows across the yard.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gangling, such as: beefy, bony, bulky, chubby, chunky, gangly, gaunt.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

gangly

lanky

rangy

  • broad
  • deep
  • expansive
  • extended
  • extensive
  • gangling
  • gangly
  • gaunt
  • lanky
  • leggy
  • skinny
  • slender
  • spindly
  • sweeping
  • thin
  • wide

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