Lankily
7 lettersadverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a manner that is tall, thin, and loose-limbed, moving with an ungainly or loping gait.
“He rose lankily from the chair, slowly unfolding his long legs with some effort.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
lank·i·ly
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Synonyms
ganglilyloosely
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
LANK + ILY adverb suffix, the double L makes it distinctive and the -ILY ending is a common adverb pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, K and double L together make this a surprisingly high-scoring 7-letter adverb
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