ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Willowy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɪləʊi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Willowy is an adjective meaning Resembling a willow.

Meaning

Resembling a willow.

More Meanings

  1. (of a person) Tall, slender and graceful.
  2. (of a place) Having willow trees.

Example Sentences

The lovely face grew rigid, and the gracious willowy form seemed to erect itself.
Probably the biggest gasp in the Winona Ryder shoplifting trial last week came when two sales clerks in a row testified that the willowy actress had asked them to fetch her Coca-Colas from the Saks Fifth Avenue cafeteria.

Word Forms

Synonyms for willowy

Depending on context, synonyms include willowish, willowlike, lithe, svelte, gaunt, gracile.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gracile, graceful, svelte, willowish, willowlike, willowed.

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