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willowy

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wil·low·y  (wl-)
adj. wil·low·i·er, wil·low·i·est
1. Planted with or abounding in willows.
2. Resembling a willow tree, especially:
a. Flexible; pliant.
b. Tall, slender, and graceful.
willowy
Adjective
slender and graceful
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Adj.1.willowy - slender and graceful
gracile
graceful - characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
willowy
adjective slender, slim, graceful, supple, lithe, limber, svelte, lissom(e), sylphlike


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