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willowy

/wil-oh-ee/US // ˈwɪl oʊ i //UK // (ˈwɪləʊɪ) //

柳树,杨柳依依,杨柳,柳枝

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    wil·low·i·er, wil·low·i·est.

    • : pliant; lithe.
    • : tall, slender, and moving gracefully.
    • : abounding with willows.

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Examples

  • He was more finely bred than any American she had met, with his bone-china accent, willowy height and languid wit.

  • Contemporary art and willowy blondes only take you so far, it turns out.

  • I was one of those long, lanky, loose-jointed girls Who fool people into believing They are willowy and psychic and mysterious.

  • Of course; but do not ask me for description, other than that she was medium in height, willowy in figure and dark blonde in type.

  • Everyone was very willowy in his movements, whether he were smoking or drinking or looking for a box of matches.

  • Michael attempted to be willowy at school once, but gave it up on being asked if he had fleas.

  • As Valeria left the room, Mrs. Gano looked with pride after the tall, willowy figure.