Willowy

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪloʊi/

Definitions of willowy

adjective describing someone or something as slender and graceful, like a willow tree

Example Sentences

A1 She has a willowy figure.

A2 The willowy branches swayed in the wind.

B1 The willowy dancer gracefully moved across the stage.

B2 Her willowy silhouette stood out against the sunset.

C1 The willowy trees lined the path leading to the castle.

C2 Her willowy beauty captivated everyone in the room.

Examples of willowy in a Sentence

formal The willowy branches of the cherry blossom tree swayed gently in the breeze.

informal She has a willowy figure that makes her look like a model.

slang Check out that willowy girl over there, she's so tall and slender.

figurative Her willowy movements on the dance floor were mesmerizing to watch.

Grammatical Forms of willowy

• past tense: was willowy
• plural: willowies
• comparative: more willowy
• superlative: most willowy
• present tense: is willowy
• future tense: will be willowy
• perfect tense: has been willowy
• continuous tense: is being willowy
• singular: willowy
• positive degree: willowy
• infinitive: to be willowy
• gerund: being willowy
• participle: willowy

Origin and Evolution of willowy

First Known Use: 1822 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'willowy' is derived from the English word 'willow', referring to the slender and flexible branches of the willow tree.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling or characteristic of a willow tree, the word 'willowy' has evolved to describe a person who is slender and graceful in appearance, often with long, flowing movements.