adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling a willow.
2. 2
   Tall, slender and graceful.

   "The lovely face grew rigid, and the gracious willowy form seemed to erect itself."

3. 3
   Having willow trees.

Adjective

1. 1
   slender and graceful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gracileadaptableairyattenuateattenuatedbendable

Antonyms

All antonyms

obesethickthickset

Example

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"The lovely face grew rigid, and the gracious willowy form seemed to erect itself."

Etymology

From willow + -y.

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