Spindly Meaning in English
word
ˈspɪndli
SPIN-dlee
spˈɪndli
spin-DLEE
Definition
Very thin, tall, and weak-looking, like a stick; often used to describe plants, limbs, or people with long and slender bodies or parts.
Usage & Nuances
'Spindly' is informal and sometimes carries a negative tone, suggesting weakness or lack of robustness. Typically used for plants, arms, legs, or very thin people. Pairs with nouns like 'legs', 'tree', or 'child'. Not used for objects meant to be strong and thick.
Spanish: débil y largo - delgado y estiradoPortuguese (BR): fino e comprido - magro e altoPortuguese (PT): fino e comprido - magro e altoChinese (Simplified): 细长的 - 瘦弱的Chinese (Traditional): 細長的 - 瘦弱的Hindi: पतला और लंबा - दुबला-पतलाArabic: نحيف وطويل - هزيلBengali: দীর্ঘ ও সরু - চিকন ও দুর্বলRussian: худой и высокий - длинный и тонкий - щуплыйJapanese: ひょろ長い - 細長いVietnamese: thon dài - gầy yếuKorean: 가늘고 긴 - 홀쭉한Turkish: ince uzun - çelimsizUrdu: دبلہ پتلا اور کمزور - لمبا اور کمزورIndonesian: kurus dan tinggi - kurus kerempeng
Example Sentences
The spindly plant could not stand up in the wind.
basic
He has very spindly legs.
basic
The spindly child looked weak and tired.
basic
Those spindly trees look like they'll snap in a strong storm.
natural
My tomatoes grew really tall but they're all thin and spindly.
natural
The kitten climbed up the spindly legs of the chair.
natural