SKINNY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word skinny. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SKINNY
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bony | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • composed of or containing bone • having bones especially many or prominent bones adjective satellite • being very thin | ||||||||
scrawny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being very thin • inferior in size or quality | ||||||||
underweight | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being very thin | ||||||||
emaciated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | ||||||||
gaunt | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | ||||||||
lean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • lacking excess flesh • lacking in mineral content or combustible material noun • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical adjective satellite • containing little excess • not profitable or prosperous verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • cause to lean or incline • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • rely on for support • cause to lean to the side | ||||||||
slender | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being of delicate or slender build • very narrow • having little width in proportion to the length or height • small in quantity | ||||||||
slim | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being of delicate or slender build • small in quantity verb • take off weight | ||||||||
thin | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section • lacking excess flesh • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume adverb • without viscosity adjective satellite • very narrow • not dense • lacking spirit or sincere effort • lacking substance or significance verb • lose thickness; become thin or thinner • make thin or thinner • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||||
boney | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having bones especially many or prominent bones adjective satellite • being very thin | ||||||||
cheeseparing | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • giving or spending with reluctance | ||||||||
close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
near | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb • near in time or place or relationship • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • being on the left side • closely resembling the genuine article • giving or spending with reluctance • with or in a close or intimate relationship • very close in resemblance verb • move towards | ||||||||
penny-pinching | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily adjective satellite • giving or spending with reluctance | ||||||||
scraggly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • ragged, thin, or untidy in appearance • being very thin | ||||||||
scraggy | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being very thin • having a sharply uneven surface or outline | ||||||||
tight-fitting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • fitting snugly | ||||||||
tightfitting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • fitting snugly | ||||||||
weedy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • abounding with or resembling weeds adjective satellite • being very thin | ||||||||
tightly fitting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • fitting snugly |