lank
The word “lank” has 1 syllable: lank.
It's pronounced as /læŋk/.
What is synonym and antonym for lank?
In the thesaurus, “lank” has 2 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lank along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lank
- floppy
- limp
Antonyms for lank
- firm
- hard
- inflexible
- resilient
- rigid
- solid
- sound
- stiff
- strong
- sturdy
- tense
Meanings of lank
- verb
- To become lank.
- adjective
- Slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.
- Meagre, paltry, scant in quantity.
- (of hair) Straight and flat; thin and limp. (Often associated with being greasy.).
- Languid; drooping, slack.
Example Sentences
- The lank grass in the field swayed gently in the breeze.
- He had a lank frame, tall and thin, which made him look even taller than he was.
- After the rain, her hair hung lank and damp around her face.
- The lank appearance of the plants indicated they needed more sunlight.
- His lank figure cast a long shadow in the late afternoon sun.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lank, such as: firm, floppy, hard, inflexible, limp, resilient, rigid.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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