Synonyms for spindly

Most common

lean · twiggy · lank

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

Example sentences

• lean Be careful not to lean too far out of your window.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

thin¹, lean¹, lank¹

6 letters

twiggy²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (twiggy² = 2 syllables).