What does clean-limbed mean?
Clean-limbed means (dated) Having a slender, athletic body; lithe..
Clean-limbed
/ˌkliːnˈlɪmd/ · adjective
Meaning
(dated) Having a slender, athletic body; lithe..
Example Sentences
He was big and clean-limbed and sinewy, with small cunning eyes, a resolute mouth and chin, and an air of perfect fearlessness. Roldan warmed to him, and looked with admiration and envy at the muscles on his splendid limbs.
He was one of those clean-cut and clean-limbed men that young girls like to dream about—frank, honest, and with a keen sense of humor—for a man.
Synonyms for clean-limbed
Antonyms for clean-limbed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more clean-limbed
- most clean-limbed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for clean-limbed?
Common synonyms include shapely.
What is the opposite of clean-limbed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use clean-limbed in a sentence?
He was big and clean-limbed and sinewy, with small cunning eyes, a resolute mouth and chin, and an air of perfect fearlessness. Roldan warmed to him, and looked with admiration and envy at the muscles on his splendid limbs.
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