Lanky

Synonyms of lanky

• gangling
• rangy
• spindly

Antonyms of lanky

• compact
• stout
• stocky

Collocations of lanky

lanky teenager

Frequency: 70 %

He was a lanky teenager, still growing into his body.

lanky frame

Frequency: 60 %

Despite his lanky frame, he was surprisingly agile.

lanky figure

Frequency: 50 %

She cut a lanky figure against the backdrop of the city skyline.

lanky limbs

Frequency: 45 %

His lanky limbs seemed to go on forever.

lanky build

Frequency: 40 %

Despite his lanky build, he was quite strong.

Idiomatic Expressions for lanky

• Phrase: lanky frame
  Meaning: Refers to someone who is tall and thin.
  Usage: Despite his lanky frame, he was surprisingly agile on the basketball court.