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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

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.
    • She has spindly legs.

    wispy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.
    • The wispy smoke rose from chimneys all around town.