lankiness

Example Sentences

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The main thing I stuck to was the character’s sort-of lankiness.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2022

It's possible that the lankiness and facial features that Uncle Sam inherited from later depictions of Brother Jonathan were a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2021

People tend to describe her as “lanky” given her 5-foot-11, but here’s a reminder how lankiness can exist without gawkiness.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2021

Her lankiness sprawled in a chair, Waller-Bridge makes full use of her body to illustrate the many moods of her character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2020

His age plus his stature equalled a certain lankiness.

From The Killer by White, Stewart Edward