Spindly

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪndli/

Definitions of spindly

adjective thin and long or tall in a way that suggests weakness or delicacy

Example Sentences

A1 The spindly tree swayed in the wind.

A2 She picked up the spindly branches and threw them in the fire.

B1 The spindly legs of the table made it wobble.

B2 The spindly spider crawled slowly across the ceiling.

C1 The spindly metal structure of the bridge looked fragile but held up under the weight of the cars.

C2 The spindly fingers of the old woman trembled as she reached for her cane.

Examples of spindly in a Sentence

formal The spindly branches of the tree swayed in the breeze.

informal I saw a spindly cat walking down the street.

slang That spider had the most spindly legs I've ever seen!

figurative Her spindly fingers reached out to grasp the book.

Grammatical Forms of spindly

• past tense: spindled
• plural: spindlies
• comparative: spindlier
• superlative: spindliest
• present tense: spindles
• future tense: will spindle
• perfect tense: have spindled
• continuous tense: is spindling
• singular: spindly
• positive degree: spindly
• infinitive: to spindle
• gerund: spindling
• participle: spindling

Origin and Evolution of spindly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'spindly' is believed to have originated from Middle English, possibly derived from the Old English word 'spinnan' meaning 'to spin' or 'spindle', referring to something thin and elongated like a spindle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spindly' has retained its original meaning of being thin and elongated, often used to describe objects or creatures with long, slender limbs or branches.