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spidery Synonyms

Another word for spidery

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

Long, thin, and angular in appearance, resembling the legs or web of a spider (especially of handwriting, limbs, or branches).

Usage Example

"The old ledger was filled with rows of neat, spindly handwriting."

Strongest
spindly
Strong
wiry
lanky
gangly
scrawly

• adjective (Context 2)

Resembling, relating to, or infested with spiders.

Usage Example

"They cautiously cleared out the dusty, spiderlike corners of the abandoned cellar."

Strongest
spiderlike
Strong
arachnid
cobwebby

Opposites of spidery

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

thick
stocky
bold
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• Nearby Words

spiderweb
spiderwebbing
spiderwort
spidery
spiel
spiffiness
spiffy

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