thready

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Adjective thready has 2 senses

ropy, ropey, stringy, thready - forming viscous or glutinous threads
Antonym: thin (indirect, via thick)
filamentous, filiform, filamentlike, threadlike, thready - thin in diameter; resembling a thread
Antonym: thick (indirect, via thin)

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Thready

Definition:

Adjective

1. Resembling or having the characteristics of a thread.

2. Thin and weak.

3. Of or relating to threads.

Examples:

1. The thready fibers of the spider's web glistened in the morning sun.

2. His thready voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowded room.

3. She carefully sewed the thready fabric with a delicate touch.

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