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Definition of willowy

willowy

/ˈwɪl.oʊ.i/
wil · low · y
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• adjective

1

Tall, slim, and lithe in appearance or movement (typically used of a person).

Example

"The willowy dancer glided effortlessly across the stage during the opening scene."

2

Abounding in, shaded by, or characteristic of willow trees.

Example

"They paddled their canoe along the quiet, willowy banks of the winding river."

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• Rhymes for willowy

• Nearby Words

willow
willowbrook
willowherb
willowy
willpower
willy
wilmette

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'willow' (from Old English 'welig') and the suffix '-y', originally meaning abounding in willow trees and later referencing the slender, pliable branches of the tree.

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