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- Dictionarylanky/ˈlaŋki/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) ungracefully thin and tall.
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Lanky means ungracefully tall and thin, with loose-jointedness. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and usage of lanky in a sentence.
Lanky means tall and thin and often moving awkwardly as a result. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.
Lanky definition: ungracefully thin and rawboned; bony; gaunt. See examples of LANKY used in a sentence.
Use the adjective lanky to describe someone who’s tall, thin, and a little bit gawky. A lanky person is not only tall and thin but also a little bit awkward. You wouldn’t use lanky to describe a tall, slender person who moves gracefully.
Lanky means tall and thin and loose-jointed, often used to suggest awkwardness in appearance or gait. See synonyms, examples, word frequency, and translations of lanky in different languages.
lanky - tall and thin and having long slender limbs; "a gangling teenager"; "a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man"
Lanky means having long, thin arms and legs and not moving in an easy way. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes for this adjective.
