What is another word for lankily?

Pronunciation: [lˈaŋkilɪ] (IPA)

Lankily is a word that describes the way someone moves or stands in a thin and awkward manner. Some synonyms that could be used are gauntly, bony, cadaverous, gangling, gawkily, leanly, scrawny, skeletal, slenderly, spindly, or stringily. These words refer to someone who is lean and thin, with long or thin limbs that are often uncoordinated or clumsy. They are good options when trying to convey the idea of an awkward or ungainly figure. Using these alternative words can add variety to your writing and convey a more precise meaning to your audience.

What are the hypernyms for Lankily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lankily

Delaney rose lankily and stood by the door.
"Whispering Wires"
Henry Leverage
Nichols inquired, as he rose lankily and stood over Loris.
"Whispering Wires"
Henry Leverage
"I'm sorry for that kid," stated Long Lester, who leaned lankily over the gate, thumbs in the arm-holes of his vest.
"Unexplored!"
Allen Chaffee

Related words: lanky man, lanky woman, lanky cat, lanky rabbit, lanky puppy, a lanky individual

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