Willowy

Willowy
Willowy Wil"low*y, a. 1. Abounding with willows. [1913 Webster]

Where willowy Camus lingers with delight. --Gray. [1913 Webster]

2. Resembling a willow; pliant; flexible; pendent; drooping; graceful. [1913 Webster]


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  • willowy — ► ADJECTIVE 1) bordered, shaded, or covered by willows. 2) (of a person) tall, slim, and lithe …   English terms dictionary

  • willowy — [wil′ō ē] adj. 1. covered or shaded with willows 2. like a willow; specif., a) gracefully slender b) pliant, supple, lithe, etc …   English World dictionary

  • willowy — UK [ˈwɪləʊɪ] / US [ˈwɪloʊɪ] adjective Word forms willowy : adjective willowy comparative willowier superlative willowiest tall, thin, and graceful …   English dictionary

  • willowy — adjective Date: 1766 1. abounding with willows 2. resembling a willow: a. pliant b. gracefully tall and slender < a willowy actress > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • willowy — wil|low|y [ˈwıləui US loui] adj tall, thin, and graceful ▪ She was pale and willowy, with violet eyes …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • willowy — [[t]wɪ̱loʊi[/t]] ADJ GRADED A person who is willowy is tall, thin, and graceful. Syn: slender …   English dictionary

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