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Definition of thready

thready

/ˈθrɛd.i/
thread · y
Adverb:threadily
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• adjective

1

Thin, weak, and barely perceptible (especially of a person's pulse in medical contexts).

Example

"The paramedic noted that the patient's pulse was rapid and thready, indicating severe dehydration."

2

Lacking fullness, volume, or resonance; thin and high-pitched (of a voice or sound).

Example

"The elderly gentleman spoke in a frail, thready whisper that barely carried across the quiet room."

3

Resembling, consisting of, or forming fine threads or fibers; stringy or filamentous.

Example

"The fungus spreads through the damp soil via a network of white, thready roots."

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• Rhymes for thready

• Nearby Words

threadlike
threadmaker
threads
thready
threat
threaten
threatener

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thready. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thready
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