What is another word for wriggly?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪɡli] (IPA)

The words wriggly and wiggly are synonyms. They describe movement that is characterized by a wriggling or undulating motion. Other synonyms for wriggly include squirming, twisting, convulsing, and twitching. Additionally, some similar terms that describe movement include wavy, rolling, rippling, and undulating. Depending on the context, some of these words may be interchangeable with wriggly. For example, if describing the movement of a snake, wriggly or wiggly may be a more appropriate term than convulsing or twitching. Regardless of the specific word chosen, the overall meaning should remain clear and convey the intended message.

What are the hypernyms for Wriggly?

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

What are the opposite words for wriggly?

The word wriggly refers to something that moves and twists in a sinuous or writhing manner. Some antonyms for wriggly are firm, steady, stable, and motionless. These words denote a state of immobility or rigidity in the object being referred to. Other opposites include strong, resolute, determined, and steadfast. These words denote a sense of strength and resolve, in contrast to the fluid and unpredictable nature of something that is wriggly. Using antonyms can help to provide a contrast to the main idea being conveyed and create a more vivid and nuanced picture in the mind of the reader.

What are the antonyms for Wriggly?

Usage examples for Wriggly

Dr. Perkins had an excellent chart of the river, showing distinctly the location of Black Bayou, which lay back from the river amidst a maze of other wriggly creeks and water courses.
"The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune"
Wilbur Lawton
I suppose she deserves a lot of credit for keeping up in her studies and earning money as a secretary at the same time, but I'd rather have a nice wriggly snake, or a cheerful crocodile for a friend if it comes to a choice."
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Instead of one large room there were several small ones, and across the front was a porch with wriggly lines on a trellis, minutely labeled, "honeysuckle."
"Calvary Alley"
Alice Hegan Rice

Semantically related words: wiggly, wriggly, wobbly, squiggly, snakey, squirmy, slithery

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