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Definition of wirily

wirily

/ˈwaɪ.rə.li/
wir · i · ly
Adjective:wiry
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• adverb

1

In a lean, tough, and sinewy manner (of a person's build, musculature, or physical movement).

Example

"The veteran rock climber was wirily built, allowing her to scale the steep granite face with effortless agility."

2

In a stiff, coarse, or bristly manner resembling wire (especially of hair, fur, or plant stems).

Example

"Small desert shrubs grew wirily out of the rocky crevices along the canyon wall."

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• Rhymes for wirily

• Nearby Words

wiretapper
wiretapping
wirewalker
wirily
wiriness
wiring
wiry

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