lankily
- a word derived from lanky.
Example Sentences
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The second mate was lankily stalking the deck, his hands in his pockets.
From Romance by Conrad, Joseph
Delaney rose lankily and stood by the door.
From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry
He got lankily into motion and presently passed in through the windows….
From The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf by Vance, Louis Joseph
“I’m sorry for that kid,” stated Long Lester, who leaned lankily over the gate, thumbs in the arm-holes of his vest.
From Unexplored! by Chaffee, Allen
Some other girls came up—some of the older ones, with their hair done up; and even some of the boys, towering lankily on the outskirts.
From Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
