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

There are promising players still in the pipeline, such as Hobey Baker winner Max Plante (2024 second round), rangy right-shot defenseman Anton Johansson (2022 fourth round) and goaltender Trey Augustine (2023 second round). — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The rangy 6-foot-7 wing out of Florida State had a slow start in the California Classic in San Francisco, but seems to have found his scoring stride in Las Vegas. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Wideman, one of our more prolific and fascinating novelists, wrote a rangy memoir of his own court time back in 2003. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

Fonseca’s power came to the fore as the game neared its conclusion with the rangy Brazilian’s serves becoming more and more dominant. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 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