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Meanings of willowy in English

Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

Usage of willowy in English
1
To co-ordinate, you can't go far wrong with a willowy patterned neckscarf.
The Guardian
2
Kathleen Beck would be no help: her daughters were willowy, complacent things.
Stiltsville: a novel
3
It was deeper than her willowy proportions had led him to expect.
Spiral
4
The light, willowy machines are subject to every caprice of the wind.
Aeroplanes
5
Her body bent like a willowy bow, the epitome of supple strength.
Shadow fall
6
They had a tender willowy strength, bending and cracking but not breaking.
Wait until spring, bandini
7
Tall, though she only came to his chin, Sharissa was not willowy.
Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
8
His coffee came, borne by a willowy French girl with coal-dark eyes.
Black Deutschland
9
Unsurprisingly, the Blueblood Matron was tall and willowy, more priestess than warrior.
Heir of Fire
10
Tall, willowy, salt-and-pepper hair mixed with ginger, in her usual pageboy style.
Getting old is tres dangereux
11
Jane's glance flew to the drooping, willowy figure clinging to Garth's arm.
The Hermit of Far End
12
Two willowy maidens in simple brown were fanning her with huge palm leaves.
Nedra
13
She had clear features, a slender figure, and a willowy waist.
Don't Cry Tai Lake
14
Gavin smote once and once only with the willowy metal strip.
Black Caesar's Clan : A Florida Mystery Story
15
The hat was of grey straw with willowy feathers drooping softly from it.
Swirling Waters
16
She was tall and willowy in form, while Lottie was of medium height.
From Jest to Earnest
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Willowy across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common