Synonyms for wieldy
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
2. Manageable — capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy
manageable, wieldsome dated
Definitions
- adj. 1
Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous.
- adj. 2
Capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy.
Example sentences
- vigorous The vigorous man is engaged in diverse activities.
- agile Are you familiar with agile work methodologies?
- nimble She then rose up and fled, as nimble as a deer.
- manageable Break down your tasks into smaller, manageable chunks.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| wieldy | steady | |
| vigorous | falling | |
| agile | rising | |
| nimble | rising | |
| manageable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- agile2
- 6 letters
- nimble2
- 8 letters
- vigorous3
- 9 letters
- wieldsome
- 10 letters
- manageable4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (agile2 = 2 syllables).