lanky
The word “lanky” has 2 syllables: lank-y
It's pronounced as /ˈlæŋki/
What is synonym and antonym for lanky?
In the thesaurus, “lanky” has 37 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lanky along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lanky
- angular
- attenuated
- beanpole
- beanstalk
- boney
- bony
- broomstick
- extenuated
- gangling
- gangly
- gaunt
- lank
- lean
- meager
- racy
- rangy
- rawboned
- reedy
- scraggy
- scrawny
- skinny
- slender
- slim
- spare
- spidery
- spindle-legged
- spindle-shanked
- spindling
- spindly
- stilt
- stringy
- thin
- twiggy
- waspish
- weedy
- willowy
- wiry
Antonyms for lanky
- beefy
- bulky
- chubby
- chunky
- corpulent
- fat
- fleshy
- full
- gross
- heavyset
- muscle-bound
- obese
- overweight
- plump
- portly
- pudgy
- roly-poly
- rotund
- round
- squat
- stocky
- stout
- stubby
- stumpy
- sturdy
- thick
- thickset
- tubby
- weighty
Meanings of lanky
- adjective
- Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
Example Sentences
- His lanky limbs made him stand out in the crowd.
- Despite his lanky appearance, he was surprisingly agile on the basketball court.
- The lanky teenager awkwardly navigated through the crowded hallway.
- She draped her lanky frame over the armchair, looking completely at ease.
- The lanky branches of the tree reached towards the sky, casting intricate shadows on the ground.
On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lanky, such as: angular, attenuated, beanpole, beanstalk, beefy, boney, bony.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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