willowy

/ˈwɪləʊi/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪləwi] /ˈwɪləʊi/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɪləwi] /ˈwi-lə-wē How to pronounce willowy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

willowy — adjective

  • willowypositive
  • more willowycomparative
  • most willowysuperlative

1. describes someone, typically a woman, whose long thin body moves in a smooth and

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes someone, typically a woman, whose long thin body moves in a smooth and attractive way, like a willow tree bending in the wind

例句

Aylin moved with the willowy grace of a dancer, each step light and steady.

collocation: willowy grace

The director picked Sirin for the fashion show because of her tall, willowy figure.

collocation: willowy figure

同義詞
  • graceful

    broader term; can describe movement, posture, or design, not just body shape

  • slender

    focuses on thinness without implying elegant movement

  • lithe

    emphasises flexibility and ease of movement; slightly more formal

  • svelte

    suggests slimness and sophistication; less common in everyday speech

反義詞
  • stocky

    describes a short, solid body build, the opposite of long and slender

  • clumsy

    lacks the smooth, attractive movement that willowy suggests

文法句型

willowy + noun

be + willowy

用法筆記

Only used to describe a person's body shape or way of moving. Frequently paired with nouns like figure, frame, silhouette, or grace. Cannot describe objects, animals, or abstract things.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a willowy dress for the party.
✅She bought a flowing dress for the party.
💡'willowy' describes a person's body, not clothing.
❌The willowy cat jumped gracefully off the wall.
✅The slender cat jumped gracefully off the wall.
💡'willowy' is not used for animals.