ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Razor-thin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Razor-thin is an adjective meaning (literally) Extremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible.

Meaning

(literally) Extremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible.

More Meanings

  1. (figuratively) A very small difference, or advantage, when comparing two items.

Example Sentences

The Socialists have a razor-thin majority.

Synonyms for razor-thin

Depending on context, synonyms include paper-thin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ultrathin, wafer-thin, evanescent, sheer, ultralight, ultrasparse.

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