coltlike
Young horse's demeanor
Coltlike describes qualities associated with a young horse—gangly limbs, awkward grace, nervous energy, or spirited playfulness.
Often applied to adolescents or young adults whose bodies seem not quite under control: She moved with coltlike awkwardness across the stage.
The word suggests youth and potential rather than clumsiness as a fault.
Awkwardly tall and thin
- leggyHaving lengthy limbs
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
gawky · uncoordinated · wobbly · stumbling · lanky · knobby-kneed · tottering · spindly
gangly
Awkwardly tall and thin
ungainly · gawky · uncoordinated · wobbly · stumbling · lanky · knobby-kneed · tottering · spindly · unsteady
frisky
Lively and playful
energetic · bouncy · sprightly · vivacious · animated · peppy · romping · prancing · high-spirited · skittish
young
Not yet mature
- immatureNot fully developed
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- greenColor of vegetation
naive · fledgling · unbroken · untrained · newborn · fresh · raw · juvenile · unseasoned · budding
coltlikegraceful
Elegant in movement
elegant · poised · coordinated · lithe · nimble
coltlikemature
Fully grown or developed
seasoned · experienced · worldly · sophisticated · fully-grown