rangy

comparative rangier · superlative rangiest

1. Slender and long of limb; lanky.

   For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.

   2 more examples

   Her African violets weren't getting enough sun and became rangy.

   Janet Gwilherm, who was presently dwarfing the duty desk — she was tall and rangy, like a basketball player — whacked the intercom button and announced herself.

   2022 September 7, HarryBlank, “Remember, Remember…”, in SCP Foundation, archived from the original on 05 Oct 2024

   Synonyms: gangling

2. Prone to roaming around.

   rangy cattle

   Synonyms: free-roaming, nomadic, roving, wandersome

3. Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.

   Synonyms: expansive, comfortable, commodious, convenient, roomy, spacious

4. entertainmentRequiring a large vocal range; having a great difference from the highest to the lowest notes.

   The Star Spangled Banner has been criticized as too rangy for many people to sing along to comfortably.