wieldy Meaning & Definition
What Does Wieldy Mean?
Wieldy is an adjective that means Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous. It can also mean Capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy.
Wieldy at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwiːldi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | manageable, agile and nimble |
| Antonyms | unwieldy and unmanageable |
| Comparative / superlative | more wieldy, most wieldy |
Wieldy Definition (Adjective)
- Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous.
- Capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy.
Adjective
- (obsolete except Britain) Able to wield one's body well; active, dexterous.
Synonyms of Wieldy
Wieldy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wieldy
Wieldy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
wieldy (comparative more wieldy or (archaic) wieldier, superlative most wieldy or (archaic) wieldiest)
Words That Rhyme With Wieldy
Origin of Wieldy
From Middle English weeldy, weldy (“agile, vigorous; of a shield: easy or satisfying to wield”),[1] from welden (“to govern, preside over, reign, rule; to command, control, dominate; to dwell, reside; to accomplish, bring about; to overcome, prevail; to handle (a tool, weapon, etc.), use”).[2] By surface analysis, wield + -y. Compare also Old English ġewielde (“controlling, dominant”), from Proto-West Germanic *waldī, from Proto-Germanic *waldiz (“manageable; powerful”), possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁- (“to rule; powerful, strong”). Later uses of sense 2 (“capable of being easily wielded”) are likely a back-formation from unwieldy.[3]
How to Pronounce Wieldy
Wieldy is pronounced //ˈwiːldi// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Wieldy
What part of speech is wieldy?
Wieldy is an adjective.
What is another word for wieldy?
Words with a similar meaning to wieldy include manageable, agile and nimble. See the full list of wieldy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of wieldy?
Antonyms of wieldy include unwieldy and unmanageable.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wieldy?
The comparative form is more wieldy and the superlative form is most wieldy.