veiny

[ vey-nee ]

adjective

, vein·i·er, vein·i·est.

1. full of veins; prominently veined:

   a veiny hand.

Word History and Origins

Origin of veiny¹

First recorded in 1585–95; vein + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Although marble is usually more expensive than granite or limestone, the elegance of its unique veiny pattern in addition to its longevity makes it a popular choice for homeowners.

From Popular-Science

My eyes were woozy as I woke up, and I saw these spindly, veiny legs in slippers and a nightgown.

From The Daily Beast

In others, it is loose and veiny, and is readily broken up with iron bars and sledges.

From Project Gutenberg

A variety (danica) with stalked, deltoid leaves and an oval veiny pod, is plentiful in some places.

From Project Gutenberg

Seizing the great veiny hand, I covered it with kisses, and he squeezed mine hard in return.

From Project Gutenberg

Calyx herbaceous, closely investing the globose berry (or most of it), obscurely if at all veiny.

From Project Gutenberg

Paint the veiny side of the leaf with a camel-hair brush, and lay it, with the painted side down, on a piece of clean paper.

From Project Gutenberg