Wiry

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪəri/

Definitions of wiry

adjective describing someone or something as lean, strong, and flexible, often with a thin and sinewy appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The wiry old man walked slowly down the street.

A2 She had a wiry frame that made her a natural athlete.

B1 The wiry branches of the tree swayed in the wind.

B2 His wiry hair stuck out in all directions.

C1 The wiry boxer moved with speed and agility in the ring.

C2 Despite his wiry build, he had surprising strength.

Examples of wiry in a Sentence

formal The wiry branches of the tree swayed in the wind.

informal He's got a wiry build from all the running he does.

slang That wiry kid can really hold his own in a fight.

figurative Her wiry determination helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

Grammatical Forms of wiry

• past tense: wiried
• plural: wiries
• comparative: wirier
• superlative: wiriest
• present tense: wire
• future tense: will wire
• perfect tense: have wired
• continuous tense: am wiring
• singular: wiry
• positive degree: wiry
• infinitive: to wire
• gerund: wiring
• participle: wired

Origin and Evolution of wiry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wiry' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'wyrian' meaning to twist or turn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wiry' has evolved to describe something that is thin, strong, and flexible, often used to describe a person's physique or hair texture.