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willowy

[ wil-oh-ee ]

adjective

willowier, willowiest.
  1. pliant; lithe.
  2. (of a person) tall, slender, and moving gracefully.
  3. abounding with willows.


willowy

/ ˈɪəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. slender and graceful
  2. flexible or pliant
  3. covered or shaded with willows
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of willowy1

First recorded in 1760–70; willow + -y 1
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The willowy Australian set a record for most Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers and popped up in movies and TV shows, including a recurring role on “Friends,” before starting a wellness company.

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Macon stood to the side, not willowy at all—more like a brick with the corners chopped off.

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Younglings hatch in the ocean, then drift to the coast as willowy, transparent glass eels.

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Fans have latched onto their look, turning up to concerts in willowy ball gowns and elaborate headgear.

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“I’ve been making them for about 10 years now,” the artist said in a recent interview at her garment district studio, her willowy, otherworldly presence accentuated by pale skin and mischievous eyes.

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