REEDLIKE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

reedlike

adjective

Definition of reedlike

as in skinny

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Adjective

Granny jeans are a stylish alternative to skinny jeans and flare jeans.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
We're used to seeing the Galaxy Z Fold in a tall-and-skinny chassis, but this time around, whispers are growing louder about a new passport-style shape that's more reminiscent of the first-generation Google Pixel Fold.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of skinny

Adjective

Among the evidence that was seized was a hairlike fiber that was found in a hole in the home’s sheetrock at the top of the stairs.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
When a porcini is young, the mouths of the tubes are covered with tangled white hairlike filaments called hyphae.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026

Definition of hairlike

Adjective

The sandals feature simple, elegant lines that come together in an innovative design, characterized by a slender strap that starts as a slingback and wraps around the foot, culminating in a wavy design over the toe.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
The image depicts a fairly slender-looking screen-free wearable, but one that looks distinctly wider than the Fitbit Air.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

Somehow director Sam Hargrave and writer David Coggeshall have turned that thinnest of concepts into a feature-length action comedy film for Apple TV.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
Catcher Liam Hicks could also profile as an attractive piece, particularly as the catching market is thin.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

That ought to be advantageous for the Spaniard, who seemed too often to run aground when trapped inside in a more narrow system.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
But the school board is the most notable exception, where Republicans cling to a narrow 4-3 majority after years of bruising elections.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of narrow

Adjective

Styles include the High-Rise Trouser, a jean that sits at the natural waist and is slim through the hip and thigh; the High-Rise Bootcut with a regular fit; and the Mid-Rise Bootcut.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Republicans hold a very slim majority in the chamber, making every senator’s vote critical.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of slim

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