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SLENDER Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word slender. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word slender. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SLENDER

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slim
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being of delicate or slender build

• small in quantity

verb

• take off weight

svelte
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being of delicate or slender build

slight
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

noun

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

adjective satellite

• lacking substance or significance

• being of delicate or slender build

verb

• pay no attention to, disrespect

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

willowy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slender and graceful

delicate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

adjective satellite

• marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

• easily broken or damaged or destroyed

• easily hurt

• developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety

• difficult to handle; requiring great tact

• of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely

gaunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

gracile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slender and graceful

lanky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tall and thin and having long slender limbs

• tall and thin

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

lithesome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

skinny
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or resembling skin

noun

• confidential information about a topic or person

adjective satellite

• being very thin

• fitting snugly

• giving or spending with reluctance

trim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

wiry
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to wire

adjective satellite

• lean and sinewy

• of hair that resembles wire in stiffness

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

lithe
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

scarce
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

adverb

• only a very short time before

• almost not

sparse
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not dense

Best Hypernyms For SLENDER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slender, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
lamia lean niggardly skinny sleek slenderize svelte thin

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