Spindly and Sturdy

Spindly

Spindly adjective - Being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed.
Usage example: spindly, underfed dogs roamed the poverty-stricken village

Sturdy is an antonym for spindly.

Nearby Words: spindle, spindling, spindled

Sturdy

Sturdy adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

Spindly is an antonym for sturdy.

Nearby Word: sturdily
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