rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē 

rangier; rangiest

1

: able to range for considerable distances

2

a

: long-limbed and long-bodied

rangy cattle

b

: tall and slender

3

: having room for ranging

4

: having great scope

ranginess noun

Synonyms of rangy

• gaunt
• lanky
• skinny
• gangling
• spindly
• thin
• slender

Examples of rangy in a Sentence

we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team

a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university

Recent Examples on the Web

Stukes is a rangy, explosive, turnover-producing three-time team captain (under two different staffs). —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Broncos options Raridon is a tall, rangy player at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026

Seven-foot-one Donovan Clingan, Deni Avdija and the Blazers’ collection of rangy wings pounded Golden State inside. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026

While his ball production totaled just two interceptions during his career, his ability to play as a rangy deep safety forced opposing quarterbacks to keep things underneath with his top-end services looming downfield. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for rangy

• mangy

Kids Definition

rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē 

rangier; rangiest

1

: having long limbs and a long body

rangy cattle

2

: tall and slender in body build

a rangy athlete

ranginess noun