Spindly

Synonyms of spindly

• thin
• slender
• gangly

Antonyms of spindly

• solid
• robust
• sturdy

Collocations of spindly

spindly legs

Frequency: 80 %

The spider scurried away on its spindly legs.

spindly branches

Frequency: 70 %

The tree had spindly branches reaching out in all directions.

spindly fingers

Frequency: 65 %

Her spindly fingers delicately picked up the tiny object.

spindly frame

Frequency: 60 %

Despite his spindly frame, he was surprisingly strong.

spindly plants

Frequency: 50 %

The spindly plants struggled to survive in the harsh environment.

Idiomatic Expressions for spindly

• Phrase: spindly branches
  Meaning: refers to thin and delicate branches of a tree or plant
  Usage: The spindly branches of the young sapling swayed in the wind.