spindly
adjective
spin·dly
ˈspin(d)-lē 
ˈspin-dᵊl-ē
spindlier; spindliest
1
: of a disproportionately tall or long and thin appearance that often suggests physical weakness
spindly legs
2
: frail or flimsy in appearance or structure
a spindly tower
Examples of spindly in a Sentence
spindly, underfed dogs roamed the poverty-stricken village
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
The best drugstore mascaras, which start as low as $4 and top off around $15, come in an abundance of cutting-edge formulas that lengthen, curl, and lift the lashes, as well as wands that range from fluffy brushes to spindly silicone bristles, and waterproof, tubing, an ultra-sensitive formulas.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 30 July 2024
Its body was divided into dozens of segments, with more than 30 pairs of spindly legs.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 30 July 2024
One of the leading reasons why carrots develop spindly roots is overcrowding, so thin out extra carrot seedlings when the plants are a few inches tall.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
The best drugstore mascaras, which start as low as $4 and top off around $15, come in an abundance of cutting-edge formulas that lengthen, curl, and lift the lashes, as well as wands that range from fluffy brushes to spindly silicone bristles, and waterproof, tubing, an ultra-sensitive formulas.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 30 July 2024
Its body was divided into dozens of segments, with more than 30 pairs of spindly legs.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 30 July 2024
One of the leading reasons why carrots develop spindly roots is overcrowding, so thin out extra carrot seedlings when the plants are a few inches tall.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
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spindly
adjective
spin·dly
ˈspin-(d)lē
-dᵊl-ē
spindlier; spindliest
: of a tall or long and thin appearance that often suggests physical weakness
spindly legs
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