Synonyms for

Lanky

Verb / ˈlæŋki: / Another word for lanky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

tall, thin, and ungraceful in appearance or movement

Synonyms & similar words

gangly gangling rangy gangly thin scrawny lean angular slender gaunt emaciated spindly bony rawboned skeletal skinny underweight undernourished rangy long-limbed weedy stringy twiggy

Example sentences

  1. The lanky basketball player towered over his opponents.
  2. The lanky tree cast a long shadow.
  3. She was embarrassed about her lanky frame.
  4. The lanky dog struggled to jump over the fence.
  5. His lanky arms flailed as he tried to catch the ball.

Quotes

  • The lanky man walked with a confident stride.
  • Her lanky frame made her self-conscious.
  • The lanky tree swayed in the wind.

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