Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having relatively long arms: Describes a person, animal, or entity whose arms are notably long in proportion to their body size or in comparison to a typical standard.

Usage

• The adjective "long-armed" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like 'is' or 'was'). It is a descriptive term often used in physical descriptions, biology, or sports commentary.

Examples

• Attributive use:
  • The long-armed basketball player could easily block shots.
  • Gibbons are long-armed primates adept at swinging through trees.
• Predicative use:
  • The swimmer is remarkably long-armed, which gives her an advantage.
  • The ancient statue appeared long-armed and imposing.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily literal, it can be used metaphorically to describe something with far-reaching influence or capability, akin to having a "long reach."
  • The long-armed justice of the law finally caught up with the fugitive. (Here, it implies the extensive reach of the legal system.)

Variants and Related Words

• Long-armed is a compound adjective. Related descriptive terms include:
  • Long-limbed (adj.): Having long limbs (arms and legs).
  • Lanky (adj.): Tall, thin, and often having long limbs.

Synonyms

• Long-limbed (when referring specifically to arms, this is a close synonym).
• Having a long reach.

Antonyms

• Short-armed.
• Stubby-armed.

Adjective

1. having relatively long arms