ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rangy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Rangy is an adjective meaning Slender and long of limb; lanky.

Meaning

Slender and long of limb; lanky.

More Meanings

  1. Prone to roaming around.
  2. Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.
  3. (music) Requiring a large vocal range; having a great difference from the highest to the lowest notes.

Example Sentences

rangy cattle
For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.
Her African violets weren't getting enough sun and became rangy.
The Star Spangled Banner has been criticized as too rangy for many people to sing along to comfortably.

Word Forms

Synonyms for rangy

Depending on context, synonyms include gangling, gangly, lanky, leggy, scrawny, free-roaming.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lanky, gangly, gangling, tall, big, large.

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