reedy

/ˈridi/
adjective
  1. Having a thin, high-pitched sound, like a reed instrument.
    • The wind made a reedy whistle as it blew through the cracks in the window.
    • The old flute had a reedy tone that reminded me of a folk song.
    • His reedy voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.
  2. Tall, thin, and slender, like a reed plant.
    • She had a reedy frame that made her look fragile but she was actually very strong.
    • The reedy teenager grew six inches over the summer.
    • The reedy stalks of bamboo swayed gently in the breeze.
  3. Full of or covered with reeds.
    • The reedy marsh was home to many frogs and insects.
    • We walked along the reedy bank of the river, watching for birds.
    • They built a small cabin in a reedy area near the lake.
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