WIRY (wirier, wiriest)
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Dictionary entry overview: What does wiry mean? • WIRY (adjective)
The adjective WIRY has 3 senses:
1. lean and sinewy
2. of or relating to wire
3. of hair that resembles wire in stiffness
Familiarity information: WIRY used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• WIRY (adjective)
Meaning:
Lean and sinewy
Synonyms:
stringy; wiry
Similar:
lean; thin (lacking excess flesh)
Meaning:
Of or relating to wire
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
wire (ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc)
Meaning:
Of hair that resembles wire in stiffness
Context example:
wiry red hair
Similar:
haired; hairy; hirsute (having or covered with hair)
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