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lank Synonyms

Another word for lank

Choosing another word for lank depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Long, flat, and limp, lacking volume, curl, or vitality (especially of hair or grass).

Usage Example

"After walking through the heavy mist, his dark hair hung in limp strands around his face."

Strongest
limp
Strong
lifeless
straggly
stringy
drooping
flat

• adjective (Context 2)

Ungracefully tall and thin; gaunt or lean in build.

Usage Example

"The traveler was a tall, lanky figure whose worn coat hung loosely from his shoulders."

Strongest
lanky
Strong
gaunt
lean
scrawny
gangling
spindly
spare
skinny

Opposites of lank

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

stocky
stout
plump
curly
bouncy
chubby
voluminous
burly
See all opposites of lank

• Nearby Words

languishing
languorously
langur
lank
lankily
lankiness
lanky

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