wieldy

[ weel-dee ]

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adjective,wield·i·er, wield·i·est.

readily wielded or managed, as in use or action.

Origin of wieldy

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at wield, -y¹

Words Nearby wieldy

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How to use wieldy in a sentence

I think the third challenge around all this is that the volume of data is almost too wieldy to work with, unless you really have a sophisticated technology system.
Digital inclusion and equity changes what’s possible | MIT Technology Review Insights | March 8, 2022 | MIT Technology Review
Ten thousand tons of bulk cannot be turned and twisted on the heel with the swish and toss of the wieldy clipper.
Pike & Cutlass | George Gibbs
One of the black clan brought with him a pretty wieldy little cudgel, which Bro.
Birth of a Reformation | Andrew Byers
"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.
Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 12, August, 1863, No. 70 | Various

But for all his age and size, the judge was wieldy enough when he chose to be.
Those Times And These | Irvin S. Cobb

British Dictionary definitions for wieldy

wieldy

/ (ˈwiːldɪ) /

adjectivewieldier or wieldiest

easily handled, used, or managed

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