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Another word for lanky

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• adjective (Context 1)

Ungracefully thin and tall, often having long, slender limbs that move somewhat awkwardly.

Usage Example

"The gangling teenager easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool."

Strongest
gangling
gangly
spindly
Strong
leggy
rangy
lank
scrawny
stringy
skinny
Weak
lean

Opposites of lanky

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

stocky
stout
squat
chubby
plump
rotund
portly
dumpy
See all opposites of lanky

• Nearby Words

lank
lankily
lankiness
lanky
lanolin
lantana
lantern

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