reedy

/ˈriːdi/

Definitions

1. adjective

thin and wiry; having little body or flesh

“The reedy old man struggled to walk down the street.”

2. noun

a reed or reeds, especially when used as a wind instrument

“The musician played a lively tune on the reedy pipe.”

3. noun

an area of land where reeds or other aquatic plants grow, typically in a wetland or near water

“The reedy marsh provided a safe haven for the birds.”

Synonyms

  • gaunt
  • skeletal

Antonyms

  • corpulent
  • plump