"flexible and graceful," 1791, from willow + -y (2). Earlier "bordered or shaded by willows" (1751). Willowish is older (1650s) but only in reference to the color of willow leaves. Related: Willowiness.
双语例句
1. Some guys go for tall, willowy girls.
有些男人喜欢又高又瘦的女人。
来自辞典例句
2. Rhoda's willowy figure, modish straw hat, and fuchsia gloves and shoes surprised Janice.
罗达的苗条身材, 时髦的草帽, 紫红色的手套和鞋使杰妮丝有些惊讶.
来自辞典例句
3. She is really thin, a willowy 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
她很瘦, 像柳条又瘦又高.
来自互联网
4. She was transformed from a lanky adolescent into a willowy young woman.
