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gangling Synonyms

Another word for gangling

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• adjective (Context 1)

Tall, thin, and awkward or ungraceful in movement or bearing, typically due to having long, slender limbs.

Usage Example

"The gangly teenager outgrew all his trousers over the summer and seemed unsure of what to do with his long arms."

Strongest
gangly
lanky
gawky
Strong
spindly
long-limbed
long-legged
awkward
ungainly

Opposites of gangling

The opposite of gangling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stocky
squat
stout
dumpy
chubby
graceful
See all opposites of gangling

• Nearby Words

gangbusters
ganges
gangland
gangling
gangly
gangplank
gangrene

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gangling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gangling
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