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What is another word for Thinness? – 133 Thinness Synonyms

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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

    Related Nouns

    body figure shape form size weight mass density substance material texture consistency firmness solidity skeleton frame structure anatomy physiology health fitness nutrition diet exercise regime routine

    Related Verbs

    slim narrow fine delicate weaken fragilize gaunt bone lean meager starve waste shrink reduce diminish decrease lose drop fall sink dwindle dissipate evaporate vanish

    Related Adjectives

    thin slim narrow fine delicate weak fragile gaunt bony lean meager scrawny spindly lanky gangly skinny emaciated transparent subtle diaphanous gauzy sheer rare loose sparse scant insubstantial ephemeral