wieldy

[ weel-dee ]

adjective

, wield·i·er, wield·i·est.

1. readily wielded or managed, as in use or action.

wieldy

/ ˈwiːldɪ /

adjective

1. easily handled, used, or managed

Word History and Origins

Origin of wieldy¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; wield, -y ¹

Example Sentences

I think the third challenge around all this is that the volume of data is almost too wieldy to work with, unless you really have a sophisticated technology system.

From MIT Technology Review

Ten thousand tons of bulk cannot be turned and twisted on the heel with the swish and toss of the wieldy clipper.

From Project Gutenberg

One of the black clan brought with him a pretty wieldy little cudgel, which Bro.

From Project Gutenberg

"But, my good man——" the preacher objected, finding in his hand a donation about as welcome 271 and as wieldy as a strange baby.

From Project Gutenberg

And even of peace we can have no stronger assurance than a wise and wieldy readiness for war.

From Project Gutenberg

But for all his age and size, the judge was wieldy enough when he chose to be.

From Project Gutenberg

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