Wiry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wiry is an adjective meaning Resembling wire.
Meaning
Resembling wire.
More Meanings
- Thin, muscular and flexible.
Example Sentences
My hair was very wiry in my teens.
Don't fight him. He may be small, but he's wiry.
Word Forms
- wirier
- wiriest
Synonyms for wiry
Depending on context, synonyms include lean, thin, stringy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thin, lean, stringy, sinewy, wiery, supple.
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