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spindly

Spindly vs Feeble - What's the difference?

spindly | feeble |


As adjectives the difference between spindly and feeble

is that spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance while feeble is deficient in physical strength; weak; infirm; debilitated.

As a verb feeble is

(obsolete) to make feeble; to enfeeble.

Puny vs Spindly - What's the difference?

puny | spindly |


As adjectives the difference between puny and spindly

is that puny is of inferior size, strength or significance while spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

As a noun puny

is (obsolete) a new pupil at a school etc; a junior student.

Lanky vs Spindly - What's the difference?

lanky | spindly |


As adjectives the difference between lanky and spindly

is that lanky is (informal) somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward while spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

Spindly vs Wispy - What's the difference?

spindly | wispy |


As adjectives the difference between spindly and wispy

is that spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance while wispy is consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.

Spindly vs Skinny - What's the difference?

spindly | skinny |


As adjectives the difference between spindly and skinny

is that spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance while skinny is (informal) having little flesh and fat; slim; slender; narrow; thin, generally beyond what looks beautiful.

As a noun skinny is

(colloquial) the details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor.

Slim vs Spindly - What's the difference?

slim | spindly |


As a noun slim

is slime, mucus.

As an adjective spindly is

characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

Spindly vs Gangly - What's the difference?

spindly | gangly |


As adjectives the difference between spindly and gangly

is that spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance while gangly is tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

Lank vs Spindly - What's the difference?

lank | spindly |


As adjectives the difference between lank and spindly

is that lank is slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean while spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

As a verb lank

is to become lank; to make lank.

Gracile vs Spindly - What's the difference?

gracile | spindly |


As adjectives the difference between gracile and spindly

is that gracile is slender; thin; lean while spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

Spool vs Spindly - What's the difference?

spool | spindly |


As a noun spool

is a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle or spool can be a small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

As a verb spool

is to wind on a spool or spools.

As an adjective spindly is

characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

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