What does slender mean?
Slender means Thin; slim..
Slender
/ˈslɛndə/ · adjective
Meaning
Thin; slim..
Definitions by Sense
- Thin; slim.
- (figurative) Meagre; deficient.
- (Gaelic languages) Palatalized.
- (transitive) To attenuate.
Example Sentences
A rod is a long slender pole used for angling.
She is very slender.
Sepia Delft tiles surrounded the fireplace, their crudely drawn Biblical scenes in faded cyclamen blending with the pinkish pine, while above them, instead of a mantelshelf, there was an archway high enough to form a balcony with slender balusters and a tapestry-hung wall behind.
Smooth and slender and naked, Mary Rittersdorf faced her husband.
Being a person of slender means, he was unable to afford any luxuries.
The grounds for the conjecture are somewhat slender.
The slender service between Ellesmere Port and Helsby has been added, too.
Rolled-up sleeves bared her strong forearms, which slendered down when they came to the wrists and hands.
Synonyms for slender
Antonyms for slender
Related Words
Word Forms
- slenderer
- more slender
- slenderest
- most slender
- slenders
- slendering
- slendered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slender?
Common synonyms include lithe, svelte, willowy, insufficient.
What is the opposite of slender?
Possible antonyms include broad, heavy, large, obese.
How do you use slender in a sentence?
A rod is a long slender pole used for angling.
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