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long-limbed

ADJECTIVE

gangling

Synonyms

WEAK

awkward bony gawky lanky leggy long-legged lumbering skinny spindly tall thin

ADJECTIVE

gangly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awkward bony gawky lanky leggy rangy skinny spindly tall

WEAK

long-legged lumbering spindling thin

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chubby fat graceful heavy overweight plump thick

ADJECTIVE

rangy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gangly lanky leggy skinny spindly

WEAK

gangling long-legged reedy spindling thin weedy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chubby

WEAK

dumpy fat thick

ADJECTIVE

spindling

Synonyms

WEAK

awkward bony gangly gawky lanky leggy long-legged lumbering rangy skinny spindly tall thin

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The long-limbed creatures face deadly falls after being tranquilised and, despite their gentle appearance, can deliver a fierce kick to those trying to help.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

He struggled to rediscover a comfort level in his long-limbed delivery.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025

It was a long-limbed kangaroo that could hop fairly quickly and efficiently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

One outdoor space has a dotted floral sculpture by Yayoi Kusama, while the entrance court has been colonized by several long-limbed, brightly colored sculptures by New Zealander Francis Upritchard.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

The slap of our sneakers switches to thuds when we start the dirt course, and two long-limbed track runners with Hempstead College singlets gallop by.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

long-limbed

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