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SLIM Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word slim. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word slim. (close relations)
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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

svelte
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being of delicate or slender build

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

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

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

cunning
adjectiveadj
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

• crafty artfulness (especially in deception)

adjective satellite

• attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

• marked by skill in deception

• showing inventiveness and skill

fine
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles

noun

• money extracted as a penalty

adverb

• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

• in a delicate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• minutely precise especially in differences in meaning

• thin in thickness or diameter

• characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment

• free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity

verb

• record a fine as a penalty in a police record

• impose a fine on

flimsy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not convincing

noun

• a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

adjective satellite

• lacking solidity or strength

• lacking substance or significance

infinitesimal
adjectiveadj
noun

• (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit

adjective satellite

• infinitely or immeasurably small

lithe
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

lousy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very bad

• infested with lice

• vile; despicable

marginal
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• at or constituting a border or edge

• of questionable or minimal quality

• just barely adequate or within a lower limit

• producing at a rate that barely covers production costs

reduce
verbv
verb

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• make less complex

• bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

• simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

• lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

• be the essential element

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• lessen and make more modest

• make smaller

• to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

• narrow or limit

• put down by force or intimidation

• undergo meiosis

• reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

• destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• be cooked until very little liquid is left

• cook until very little liquid is left

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

shoddy
adjectiveadj
noun

• reclaimed wool fiber

adjective satellite

• made of inferior workmanship and materials

• unethical or dishonest

slenderize
verbv
verb

• make slender or appear to be slender

• take off weight

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

willowy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slender and graceful

stalky
adjectiveadj
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sticklike
adjectiveadj
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Best Hypernyms For SLIM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slim, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
bony gaunt lanky lean skinny slender slight svelte thin trim turn wiry
Phrases (1)
change state

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