Wieldy

Quick meaning: Wieldy is an adjective meaning (obsolete except British, dialectal) Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous.

Meaning

(obsolete except British, dialectal) Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous.

More Meanings

1. (chiefly in the negative) Capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy.

Example Sentences

This machine requires more power than the compact model, is less wieldy, and is somewhat more difficult to keep in adjustment.

In former ages, the quarter-staff was a formidable weapon— […] To this heavy staff succeeded the lighter single-stick, or cudgel, which was more wieldy, portable, and elegant.

But the baron, who was neither ſo wieldy nor ſupple in his joints as his companions, flounced himſelf down with ſuch precipitation, that his feet ſuddenly tilting up, came in furious contact with the head of the marquis, […]

We take leave of Mr. [Charles Robert] Maturin, wishing to see his agreeable genius exercised on wieldier subjects than the Universe, and objecting to that theme, to borrow two of his own expressions, "most chiefly" on account of its "vastitude."

Word Forms

• wieldier
• wieldiest

Synonyms for wieldy

Depending on context, synonyms include agile, nimble, vigorous, manageable, wieldsome.

Antonyms for wieldy

Common opposites include unwieldy, unmanageable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include manageable, wieldsome, wieldable, handy, habile, dexterous.

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