spindly

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word spindly.

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Definition of spindly:

spindly (adjective):: tall, thin, and frail; adjective. long and lean.; of a disproportionately tall or long and thin appearance that often suggests physical weakness

Synonyms for spindly:

angular

attenuated

boney

bony

gangling

gangly

gaunt

lank

lanky

lean

leggy

rangy

rawboned

scrawny

skinny

slender

spidery

spindle-shanked

spindling

thin

twiggy

willowy

wiry

Antonyms for spindly:

beefy

brawny

bull-necked

burly

chubby

chunky

cobby

curvy

dumpy

elegant

fat

fubsy

graceful

healthy

heavily built

heavy

heavyset

hefty

hulking

meaty

mesomorphic

muscular

nuggety

overweight

plump

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