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Synonyms & Similar Words
slimness
narrowness
fineness
delicacy
daintiness
slightness
fragility
weakness
frailty
gauntness
boniness
leanness
meagerness
scrawniness
spindliness
lankiness
gangliness
skinniness
emaciation
thinness
tenuity
subtlety
diaphanousness
gauziness
sheerness
transparency
rarity
rareness
looseness
sparsefulness
scantiness
insubstantiality
ephemerality
Meaning of Thinness
The primary meaning of the word "Thinness" is the state of being thin.
Definitions
- The state of being thin, especially in a way that is considered unhealthy or unattractive
- The quality of being thin or slender in shape or form
- A lack of density or solidity in a substance or material
Etymology of Thinness
The word "Thinness" originates from the Old English word "þyn(n)ess", which is derived from "þyn(n)", meaning thin, and the suffix "-ness", forming a noun indicating a state or condition
Historically, the term has been used to describe physical attributes, as well as more abstract concepts, such as the thinness of a material or the thinness of a plot in a story
Example Uses
- The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to skate on
- She was concerned about the thinness of her hair after using the new shampoo
- The thinness of the atmosphere at high altitudes can make it difficult to breathe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
plumpness
stoutness
heaviness
thickness
bulkiness
denseness
solidity
firmness
substantiality
richness
fullness
completeness
ampleness
abundance
profuseness
luxuriance
opulence
corpulence
obesity
chubbiness
roundness
rotundity