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What is another word for Slender? – 121 Slender Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    slender thin slim lean gaunt lanky spindly wiry fragile delicate dainty petite narrow slight meager skinny bony angular spare lissome svelte lithe willowy graceful elegant refined streamlined wiry frail feeble weak

    Meaning of Slender

    The primary meaning of the word "slender" is having a small amount of flesh or fat on the body, or being narrow in proportion to height or length.

    Definitions

    • Having a small amount of flesh or fat on the body
    • Narrow in proportion to height or length
    • Lacking sufficient strength or substance

    Etymology of Slender

    The word "slender" comes from the Old English word "slendan" or "slengan", which means to stretch or extend
    It is also related to the Old Norse word "slendir", which means slender or thin
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something or someone that is narrow or thin

    Example Uses

    • The slender branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze
    • She had a slender figure, which made her look elegant in her evening gown
    • The slender threads of the spider's web sparkled in the morning dew

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stout plump chubby fat obese bulky heavy thick broad wide ample generous substantial sturdy robust muscular athletic burly husky portly corpulent rotund rounded