Definition

More capable of moving in a twisting or squirming manner than something else.

Example

The wrigglier the worm, the harder it is to catch.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen those wrigglier worms in the garden lately?

Yeah, they seem to be everywhere this season!

I think they’re great for the soil, though.

Absolutely! They help the plants grow healthier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wrigglier → It is formed from "wriggle" (from Old English "wrigglian", meaning to twist or squirm) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "wrigglier" means more twisted or squirmy than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that twists or squirms ('wriggle') and remember that 'wrigglier' means it does so even more.

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