Synonyms for lanky
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : lang-kee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæŋ ki |
Top 10 synonyms for lanky Other synonyms for the word lanky
Définition of lanky
Origin :- 1630s, "straight and flat," used of hair, from lank + -y (2); sense of "awkwardly tall and thin" is first recorded 1818. Related: Lankiness.
- adj tall and thin
- We fixed upon Pierce to personate the ghost because he was tall and lanky.
- Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- The lanky Sucatash looked at him askance, catching the note of sentiment.
- Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
- At the sight of their visitor's lanky form the child's face brightened.
- Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- It's the name of that lanky old store-keeper who is always about the decks.
- Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
- There was no struggle: the lanky figure showed no maniacal fury.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 » by Various
- "You should not say that about—about the lanky boy, Augustin," said she.
- Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope
- He watched the lanky civilian as Lansing puffed jerkily on his cigar.
- Extract from : « Criminal Negligence » by Jesse Francis McComas
- Lanky and Skinny soon returned from accompanying the procession.
- Extract from : « The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories » by Various
- But, behind the back of his lanky partner, he was whimpering softly.
- Extract from : « Where the Souls of Men are Calling » by Credo Harris
- And who is that lanky fellow you brought with you, who is leading on the horses after us?
- Extract from : « The Lily of Leyden » by W.H.G. Kingston
Antonyms for lanky
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