spidery

adjective

spi·​dery ˈspī-də-rē How to pronounce spidery (audio)
Synonyms of spiderynext
1
a
: resembling a spider in form or manner
b
: resembling a spiderweb
spidery handwriting
especially : composed of fine threads or lines in a weblike arrangement
spidery lace
2
: infested with spiders

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The flowers may be spidery or look like daisies, pom-poms, or thick cushions of slightly curved petals. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 The original model walked with a spidery cat-eye that would have been considered bold. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 2 Feb. 2025 Pelargonium 'Graffiti White' is a heat-loving selection with spidery white flowers on a plant that grows 14 inches tall. — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2022 Recently, scientists studying Lucy’s cells determined that her astrocytes — spidery nerve cells critical for cellular communication — may be actively killing her neurons. — Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for spidery

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of spidery was in 1825

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spidery

adjective
spi·​dery ˈspīd-ə-rē How to pronounce spidery (audio)
1
: resembling a spider
also : long and thin like the legs of a spider
2
: resembling a spiderweb
spidery handwriting
spidery lace
3
: full of spiders

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