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Synonyms of willowy

20 similar words

Another word for willowy is lean. Other synonyms of willowy are slim, lithe, sleek, slight and willowish.

Synonyms and similar words for willowy

adjectiveResembling a willow.

  • willowishResembling a willow; willowy.
  • willowlikeResembling or characteristic of a willow tree.

adjectiveTall, slender and graceful.

  • litheSlim but not skinny.
  • slimSlender in an attractive way.
  • svelte
  • gracileLean, slender, thin.
  • lank
  • leanSlim; not fleshy.
  • leansomeCharacterised or marked by leanness; thin.
  • lithesomeCharacterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissom.
  • lissome
  • rangy
  • sleekSlim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
  • slender
  • slightOf slender build.
  • swack UK, dialectalLithe; nimble.
  • sylphlikeResembling (that of) a sylph; slender and graceful.
  • gaunt obsoleteWith a positive or neutral connotation: not overweight; lean, slender, slim.
  • slinky UK, dated

adjectiveHaving willow trees.

Meaning of willowy

  1. adjective Resembling a willow.
  2. adjective Tall, slender and graceful.
  3. adjective Having willow trees.

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Questions about synonyms of willowy

What is another word for willowy?
Willowy has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lean, slim, lithe, sleek, slight and willowish.
What does willowy mean?
Willowy means resembling a willow.

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