liny

A liny leaf rests on the mossy forest floor.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having many lines or wrinkles: "liny" describes something that is marked with numerous lines, such as the surface of an object or a person's skin showing signs of aging or texture.

Usage Examples

• (His skin had many visible lines, likely from age or weather.)
• (The surface had many lines as a deliberate artistic effect.)
• (The skin showed many wrinkles and lines due to labor.)

Advanced Usage

• "liny appearance": a look characterized by many lines or striations.
  • The rock formation had a liny appearance, as if carved by ancient water flows. (The surface showed many linear marks.)
• "liny complexion": skin that is marked with fine lines, often associated with age or sun exposure.
  • Despite her youth, she had a liny complexion from spending too much time outdoors without protection. (Her skin had many premature wrinkles.)

Variants and Related Words

• Line (n): a long, narrow mark or band.
  • Draw a straight line across the page. (A single mark.)
• Lined (adj): having lines; often used for paper or faces.
  • She used lined paper for her notes. (Paper with printed lines.)
• Lineation (n): the arrangement or formation of lines.
  • The lineation of the poem was irregular. (The pattern of lines in the text.)

Synonyms

• Wrinkly: having many wrinkles, especially on skin.
• Striated: marked with parallel lines or grooves.
• Ridged: having raised lines or ridges.

Phrasal Verbs

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