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gangly

adjective

/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

Meaning

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.

lanky, awkward, spindly, ungainly

graceful, elegant

gangly teenager, gangly figure, tall and gangly

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

trivial or insignificant; very small

extremely delicate, light, or airy; heavenly or otherworldly

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Having or showing tender, emotional feelings, often excessively.