WILLOWY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

willowy

adjective

ˈwi-lə-wē

Definition of willowy

as in flexible

able to bend easily without breaking the rattan's stems are split into willowy staves that are woven together to produce exquisite baskets

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Recent Examples of willowy The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Shredded vegetables — carrot, ginger, papaya, shallot and cucumber, some pickled and some fresh — are arranged, per the original name, over top in willowy repose. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 The first-class crew are divinely shady, with willowy Brooke Lynn Hytes making Amber a kind of drag Disney villainess. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for willowy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for willowy

Adjective

The water-rich, flexible gel made from biotech fascinated her.

— Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Gloves combine heavy-duty heat resistance with a flexible, comfortable fit for grilling, smoking, cooking and handling hot equipment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Nerheim noted the store receipts indicated the purchase of acid, coveralls, goggles, gloves, plastic sheeting, saw blades, bleach and garbage bags.

— Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Because they’re designed to fit the plastic bubble of their packaging, this scale isn’t always consistent.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

The floppy felt hat may still need a stronger lobbying effort outside Wimbledon and royal garden parties.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
The wings need intermediate stiffness (not too rigid, not too floppy), the tail must sit short and close to the body, and the exit angle has to land near 70 degrees.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of floppy

Adjective

Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.

— Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.

— Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022