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Synonyms of lank

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Another word for lank is lithe. Other synonyms of lank are willowy.

Synonyms and similar words for lank

adjectiveSlender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.

  • litheSlim but not skinny.

adjectiveMeagre, paltry, scant in quantity.

adjectiveLanguid; drooping, slack.

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Meaning of lank

  1. adjective Slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.
  2. adjective Meagre, paltry, scant in quantity.
  3. adjective Straight and flat; thin and limp. (Often associated with being greasy.).

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Questions about synonyms of lank

What is another word for lank?
Lank has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lithe and willowy.
What does lank mean?
Lank means slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.

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