reedy

Word family

reed·y /ˈriːdi/ adjectiveadj

1. Ca voice that is reedy is high and unpleasant to listen to 〔声音〕尖厉刺耳的

2. HBPDNa place that is reedy has a lot of reeds growing there 芦苇丛生的

Examples from the Corpus

reedy• Instead it is too often reedy and has difficulty carrying assurance.• Wasswa read it, his voice reedy and shaking.• His band are reedy and twiddly; to work, Almond's stuff needs a huge orchestra capable of great drama.• The tiger gained its stripes by evolving in dense jungle and wet, reedy areas.• Both had burnt-auburn hair, reedy bodies and somber faces.• Floral arrangements were at a reedy minimum.• She liked the reedy smell of them.• Perdita had rather a reedy voice, but she insisted on joining in.

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Corpus

BNC: 33827 COCA: 24582

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