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spindly Synonyms

Another word for spindly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Long or tall and thin in a way that appears weak, fragile, or awkward (typically used of a person, limb, plant, or supporting structure).

Usage Example

"The tomato seedlings grew tall and spindle-legged because they were not receiving enough direct sunlight on the windowsill."

Strongest
spindle-legged
gangly
lanky
gangling
Strong
scrawny
spindling
leggy
reedy
weedy
skinny

Opposites of spindly

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

stocky
sturdy
thickset
stout
burly
robust
brawny
squat
See all opposites of spindly

• Nearby Words

spin
spinal
spindle
spindly
spine
spinebill
spined

Cite this Entry

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