wieldy
[weel-dee]
adjective, wield·i·er, wield·i·est.
readily wielded or managed, as in use or action.
Origin of wieldy
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Related Words for wieldy
robust, potent, compact, convenient, handy, lightweight, dominant, impressive, capable, influential, forceful, persuasive, dynamic, authoritative, mighty, compelling, vigorous, energetic, all-powerful, accessibleExamples from the Web for wieldy
Historical Examples of wieldy
But for all his age and size, the judge was wieldy enough when he chose to be.
Those Times And TheseIrvin S. Cobb
Ten thousand tons of bulk cannot be turned and twisted on the heel with the swish and toss of the wieldy clipper.
Pike & CutlassGeorge Gibbs
"But, my good man——" the preacher objected, finding in his hand a donation about as welcome 271 and as wieldy as a strange baby.
Excuse Me!Rupert Hughes
And even of peace we can have no stronger assurance than a wise and wieldy readiness for war.
The government of a country so vast and various must be strong, prompt, wieldy, and efficient.
Congressional GovernmentWoodrow Wilson
wieldy
adjective wieldier or wieldiest
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