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What is another word for Slenderly? – 117 Slenderly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    slender thin lean gaunt lanky wiry spindly skinny frail delicate dainty petite svelte lithe athletic slim narrow slight meager scanty spare frailly thinly barely scarcely minimally barely slightly somewhat fairly reasonably moderately relatively somewhat lightly faintly subtly

    Meaning of Slenderly

    The primary meaning of the word "Slenderly" is to be thin or narrow in a pleasing or elegant way.

    Definitions

    • In a slender manner, thin or narrow in a pleasing or elegant way
    • * To a small or limited extent, barely or scarcely

    Etymology of Slenderly

    The word "Slenderly" originates from the Old English word "slendan" or "slændan" which is also the source of "slender", and is related to the Old Norse word "slendir" meaning thin or slender, with the suffix "-ly" added to form the adverb.

    Example Uses

    • She moved slenderly through the crowded room, her thin frame allowing her to weave past people with ease.
    • * The tree branches stretched slenderly towards the sky, their delicate leaves rustling in the breeze.
    • * The company is operating slenderly, with barely enough funds to keep them afloat.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    thickly heavily broadly widely heavily substantially significantly considerably abundantly amply plentifully generously copiously extensively broadly fully strongly stoutly heavily chunkily clumsily