thready


thready

adj \ˈthre-dē\

Definition of THREADY

1
: consisting of or bearing fibers or filaments <a thready bark>
2
a : resembling a thread : filamentous b : tending to form or draw out into strands : ropy
3
: lacking in fullness, body, or vigor : thin <a thready voice>
thread·i·ness noun

First Known Use of THREADY

1597

Rhymes with THREADY

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