Meaning & use
willowy
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Slender, supple, and graceful, like a willow tree or branch.
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The ballerina moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
He described her as tall and willowy, with an easy grace.
A note on using this word
Willowy draws its imagery directly from the willow tree, whose long, flexible branches suggest a slim and graceful figure.
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