spidery

spi·der·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spahy-duh-ree]
- /ˈspaɪ də ri/
- /ˈspaɪ.dər.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahy-duh-ree]
- /ˈspaɪ də ri/

Definitions of spidery word

adjective spidery like a spider or a spider's web. 1
adjective spidery full of spiders. 1
adjective spidery thread-like or fine 1
adjective spidery like a spider or spider's web 1
adjective spidery If you describe something such as handwriting as spidery, you mean that it consists of thin, dark, pointed lines. 0
adjective spidery thin and angular like a spider's legs 0

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Origin of spidery

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; spider + -y1

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Parts of speech for Spidery

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spidery popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for spidery

adjective spidery

illegible — not legible; impossible or hard to read or decipher because of poor handwriting, faded print, etc.: This letter is completely illegible.

Just one Synonym for spidery