willowy

[wil-oh-ee]

adjective

willowier, willowiest 

1. pliant; lithe.

2. (of a person) tall, slender, and moving gracefully.

3. abounding with willows.

willowy

/ ˈwɪləʊɪ /

adjective

1. slender and graceful

2. flexible or pliant

3. covered or shaded with willows

Word History and Origins

Origin of willowy¹

First recorded in 1760–70; willow + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Her willowy frame takes a tremendous battering as brutes slam her into tables and through walls.

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The willowy Australian set a record for most Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers and popped up in movies and TV shows, including a recurring role on “Friends,” before starting a wellness company.

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Macon stood to the side, not willowy at all—more like a brick with the corners chopped off.

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Younglings hatch in the ocean, then drift to the coast as willowy, transparent glass eels.

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Fans have latched onto their look, turning up to concerts in willowy ball gowns and elaborate headgear.

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