wiriness

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of being thin and agile, with a lack of fat and excessive muscle tone.

  - "The gymnast's wiriness belied her true strength."
  - "The wiry fox could squeeze through the smallest of openings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wiriness
curves , peruses , rehearses

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Variants

List of all variants of wiriness that leads to same result
wirier , wiriest , wirily , wiriness , wirinesses , wiry

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'wirig', meaning 'thin, lean, or agile'.

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Trivia

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1. The wiriest animal in the world is the glass frog, which is so thin that it can be rolled up like a cigarette.

2. In ancient Greece, the god Hermes was often depicted as a wiry, agile figure.

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Related Concepts

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1. agility: The ability to move quickly and easily.

2. athleticism: The quality of being physically strong, fit, and active.

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Culture

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In literature, wiriness is often used to describe characters who are agile and quick, such as foxes or gymnasts. In art, wiriness can be depicted through thin, elongated lines or the use of thin materials.

How to Memorize "wiriness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, agile animal, such as a fox or a cheetah, to memorize the word 'wiriness'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wiriness' with the feeling of lightness and agility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wiry Is Quick And Nimble' to remember the meaning of 'wiriness'.

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