thready

Speech parts

1. thready - Adjective

2. thready - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Like thread or filaments; slender; as, the thready roots of a shrub.

Containing, or consisting of, thread.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stringy threadlike ropy filamentous filiform ropey filamentlike low weak thin soft thick faint viscous fibrous
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Antonyms

powerful thin thick durable rugged potent
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Related terms

threaden

Derivatives

threadier threadiest

Anagrams

hydrate dearthy

Examples

Blood pressure drops due to dehydration, peripheral pulse is rapid and thready, and urine output decreases with time. Source: Internet

The appearance of a white, thready yeast, commonly known as kahm yeast, is often a byproduct of the lactofermentation (or pickling) of certain vegetables, usually the result of exposure to air. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

threadtail threadwork threadworm threap Threapland threaric acid