Thin (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section; "thin wire"; "a thin chiffon blouse"; "a thin book"; "a thin layer of paint".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The thin walls of the house made it difficult to find a quiet room to study in.
• She carefully applied a thin layer of varnish to the wooden surface to protect it from scratches.
• The thin pages of the old book were fragile and prone to tearing.
• The thin fabric of her dress was perfect for the warm summer evening.
• The thin branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze.

Antonyms

• Thick

Related Words

• Thinness (noun)

Meaning ²

(of sound) lacking resonance or volume; "a thin feeble cry".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The singer's voice was strained, producing a thin, almost inaudible whisper that struggled to reach the back of the auditorium.
• A thin, mournful wail echoed through the empty corridors, sending shivers down the spines of those who heard it.
• The flute's high-pitched notes were thin and airy, lacking the richness and depth of the other instruments in the orchestra.
• As the old man's voice grew weaker, his words became a thin, barely audible murmur that was almost impossible to decipher.
• The thin, reedy sound of the kazoo was more annoying than musical, grating on the nerves of everyone within earshot.

Antonyms

• Full

Related Words

• Thinness (noun)

Meaning ³

Not dense; "a thin beard"; "trees were sparse".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The forest had a thin layer of trees, allowing sunlight to filter through to the forest floor.
• His thin beard made him look older than he actually was.
• The trees were sparse and thin, giving the landscape a barren appearance.
• The thin layer of ice on the pond made it difficult to skate.
• The thin branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.

Synonyms

• Sparse

Meaning ⁴

Relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous; "air is thin at high altitudes"; "a thin soup"; "skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk"; "thin oil".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The tea was brewed with thin water, resulting in a weak flavor.
• The doctor prescribed a thin cream to treat the skin irritation.
• At high elevations, the air is thin, making it difficult to breathe.
• She strained the soup to remove the excess solids, leaving it a thin consistency.
• The mechanic checked the thin oil in the car's engine before the long drive.

Antonyms

• Thick

Related Words

• Thinness (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin"; "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"-Shakespeare.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The fashion model's extremely thin physique raised concerns about her overall health and well-being.
• She's been on a strict diet and has lost so much weight, she's almost too thin to be considered healthy.
• Cassius, being thin and gaunt, gave an impression of a man consumed by his ambition.
• The older superhero, though thin and grey, still seemed as agile and strong as in his youth.
• After months of not eating properly, the young artist looked thin and frail, with dark circles under his eyes.

Synonyms

• Lean

Antonyms

• Fat

Related Words

• Thinness (noun)

Meaning ⁶

Lacking spirit or sincere effort; "a thin smile".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The comedian's jokes fell flat, accompanied by the audience's thin applause.
• Her thin attempts at kindness were obvious and insincere.
• The thin words of encouragement from her coach did little to boost her confidence.
• After a few hours of negotiation, they reached a thin agreement that barely satisfied either side.
• The politician's thin excuses for the scandal only fueled public outrage.

Meaning ⁷

Very narrow; "a thin line across the page".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Slender

Related Words

• Thinness (noun)

Meaning ⁸

Lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; "a fragile claim to fame".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The prosecution's case rested on thin evidence that didn't convince the jury of the defendant's guilt.
• The professor found the student's excuse to be thin and unsubstantiated.
• After analyzing the arguments presented, it became clear that they were all quite thin and easily disputed.
• Despite being highly acclaimed, the novel's thin plot was panned by many critics for its lack of depth.
• The politician's fragile claim to fame turned out to be thin, rooted in a minor achievement from years ago.

Synonyms

• Slight
• Fragile
• Flimsy
• Tenuous

Related Words

• Thinness (noun)