wiry — thin but strong and tough, like wire
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: thin but strong and tough, like wire
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪəri/
Korean meaning: 철사처럼 가늘지만 강하고 질긴
Korean pronunciation: **와**이어리
Example Sentences
- The marathon runner had a wiry build but could outrun much bigger athletes.
- My grandfather's wiry beard looked like he stuck his finger in an electric socket!
- Despite his wiry appearance, the old fisherman could haul in nets that younger men struggled with.
wiry
ADJECTIVE//ˈwaɪəri//
thin but strong and tough, like wire
💡 Concept
thin but strong and tough, like wire
🎵 Rhyme
Wiry arms fuel a fiery inquiry
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwaɪəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwaɪəri/
🌳Etymology
Rootwire
Suffix--y
Origin
wire(철사)에서 파생된 단어로, 철사의 특성인 '가늘지만 강한' 성질을 형용사로 만든 것입니다.
🎵Rhyme
fierydiaryinquiry
fiery
diary
inquiry
🔗Collocations
wiry hair
wiry frame
wiry muscles
wiry build
wiry strength
📝Examples
“The marathon runner had a wiry build but could outrun much bigger athletes.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandfather's wiry beard looked like he stuck his finger in an electric socket!”
“Despite his wiry appearance, the old fisherman could haul in nets that younger men struggled with.”
😄 Fun example
“The dog's wiry coat made it look like it had been through a blender!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
thinleanstringytoughsinewy
Antonyms
softsmoothbulky
Related
wirecoarseroughresilienthardy
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