rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē How to pronounce rangy (audio)
Definition of rangynext
1
as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team

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2
as in broad
having considerable extent a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university

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Recent Examples of rangy At 6 feet 2 1/4 inches tall with almost 33-inch arms, Benefield has the rangy frame and athleticism that translates well to the field. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Headlining the group will be 2025 first-rounder Henry Brzustewicz, a rangy defenseman, and winger Vojtěch Čihař, a 2025 second-round selection who broke out last year at the World Junior Championships and never looked back. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Some appear impulsive, or impressively rangy, leaving earlier and traveling more, whereas others fail to leave altogether. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Carpenter noted that Slawson has been in the gym often and had worked on his decision making while also taking strides as a rangy defender. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
  1. gaunt
  2. broad
  3. lanky
  4. wide
  5. skinny
  6. extensive
  7. spindly
  8. sweeping
Adjective
  • Throughout late 2025, Beach Boys fans expressed increasing alarm with Love’s increasingly gaunt appearance and raspy singing voice.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This year, a gaunt, ravenous stranger stumbles out of the dark carrying something that eats its hosts from the inside out.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of gaunt
Adjective
  • The radar systems are expected to provide an important detection and tracking layer within the broader US counter-UAS architecture.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • Now is a good time to shorten long, lanky canes that can whip around in Santa Ana and winter winds.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For two weeks, the lanky forward has sat and watched as the Clippers have let winnable games slip away in the final minutes.
    — Janis Carr, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lanky
Adjective
  • The project forms part of the wider VaMEx initiative, which aims to explore Valles Marineris, a vast canyon system stretching approximately 1864 miles across Mars.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The school board also OK’d a $15 million bond issuance to pay for district-wide renovations.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Here are five ways to make ’70s boho blouses and skinny jeans feel like a fashion decision worth making again.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This fall, that means no skinny jeans, chunky dad sneakers, bags with logos, or all-black outfits.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • Fraser Shilling, director of the Road Ecology Center, and his team determined that extensive fencing on highways is the solution to reducing roadkill, not just wildlife crossings.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The plan does not include crosswalks, which city spokesperson Jack VanderToll said require more extensive work such as accessible sidewalks and curb ramps.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • The large wooden desk is framed by a bookshelf painted pastel robin’s egg blue, and an antique cabinet that stands on tall spindly legs, its doors open, revealing rows of small, narrow dividers for sorting mail or paperwork.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The interior features mid-century modern furniture, circular mirrors, and most notably, a spindly tree that grows up through the middle of the dining room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of spindly
Adjective
  • The stone pavilions of Amanruya pepper the hills of Bodrum’s north coastline, with sweeping views of the Aegean and the scent of cypress trees ever-present.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The most remarkable accommodation is the Caroline Astor garden terrace suite, which not only has a sweeping terrace but also a private outdoor infinity pool overlooking the city.
    — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweeping

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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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