Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for spindly

spindly

adjective as in thin

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s a verdant thicket of spindly branches that towers over a straw-hatted man in the shadow below, no doubt seeking respite from the heat.

The colt was born while Hunter was driving home for a short break before fall camp, its spindly legs still wobbly in the pasture.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

She slept more and more, but anytime I changed rooms she would slowly rouse herself and follow on unsteady, spindly legs.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Phage remind me of a moon lander – a big capsule on spindly legs – just instead of landing on the surface of the moon they use their legs to select their victim.

Read more on BBC

That’s because the twisty, spindly room centerpiece with large, pointy, deep green leaves is no ordinary tree.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement