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gawky
adjective /ˈɡɔː.ki/
/ˈɡɑː-/ informalDefinition
(Definition of gawky adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: High, tall and deep
Synonyms and related words:
- altitude noun
- dwarf verb
- elevated adjective
- eye level noun
- full-length adjective (REACHING FLOOR)
- height noun
- high adjective (DISTANCE)
- high adverb
- lofty adjective (POSITION)
- overshadow verb
- profundity noun (EXTREME QUALITY)
- six-footer noun
- stand verb (HEIGHT)
- stature noun (HEIGHT)
- tall adjective
- tallish adjective
- tower above/over sb/sth phrasal verb
- towering adjective
- up- prefix
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