wiry

adjective

Definition of wirynext
as in scrawny

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Recent Examples of wiry Those themes are compelling on paper, but they’re expressed through a confusing mix of abstraction and hyper-local specificity, hidden beneath biker rock riffs, and obscured through Allbrook’s wiry, wailing vocal delivery. — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026 In this rendition, the diabolical duo of Todd and Lovett are younger, more wiry, more tightly wound and thus more dangerous. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026 Chapin, the mechanic on the Shawmut crew, was a wiry 6-footer with a winking sense of humor and a penchant for machine-shop patter peppered with gleeful profanity, a likable 26-year-old who’d been a reliable factory hand and test driver before the fire. — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 The spork's wiry handle is steel, as well. — C.c. Weiss may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wiry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiry
  1. scrawny
  2. sinewy
  3. rawboned
  4. angular
  5. lean
  6. slender
  7. skinny
  8. thin
Adjective
  • In 1958, a scrawny 17-year-old Pele led Brazil to a World Cup title.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • And who can say for sure whether twilight is the arrival of some dark night or the coming of the dawn, or whether a scrawny boy’s shoulder blades might really be the nubs of angel wings, or where, if anywhere, any of us will find new life.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Definition of scrawny
Adjective
  • The swimmers looked like swimmers—sinewy and long, with huge hands and feet.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • At the center of it all is Brent Charles’ sinewy Caius Martius Coriolanus, who runs through the play like a human scythe.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of sinewy
Adjective
  • Mitsouko softened Chypre’s rawboned extremes, imparting a creamy peach glow to the whole.
    — Noy Thrupkaew, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Kirschling, a rawboned young man from Wisconsin, had written a master’s thesis at Columbia about long-term productivity decline in New York City’s mass transit.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 2 July 2018
Definition of rawboned
Adjective
  • To many, its sharp, angular edges and towering form conveyed strength and authority, reflecting the company’s growing global influence.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Each has a long patio with seating, and sliding doors open to reveal a huge angular four-poster swathed in mosquito netting and enough floor space to hold a dance recital.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of angular
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  • Both salmon and lean beef are good options for steady blood sugar after meals.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 20 July 2026
  • Testosterone therapy may help reduce these symptoms and has been found in clinical trials to help significantly improve libido, anemia, bone density, lean body mass, depression, and erectile function, StatPearls states.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • There’s a second wine cellar that will hold an additional 2,000 bottles, and, just beyond the kitchen, an outdoor dining gallery is heated for comfort, with a slender fire feature that runs the length of the table.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
  • Small and slender, with an average length of about two feet, it is found in the mountainous areas of West Texas.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of slender
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
  • It is composed of extremely thin layers of iron selenide, or FeSe, which are embedded repeatedly throughout a much larger three-dimensional crystal.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Those areas are likely be less impressive in the thin air of the vehicle’s namesake town.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of thin

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