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slender

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈslendər/ · UK /ˈslendə/

slender means: Thin in an attractive or delicate way.

adjective

THIN SHAPEB2

Thin in an attractive or delicate way.

  • She has slender fingers.
  • A slender tree grew beside the wall.
  • He was tall and slender as a teenager.

Similar words: slim, thin, narrow

Opposites: thick, broad

Common phrases: slender figure, slender fingers, tall and slender

VERY LIMITEDC1

Very small in amount, often too small to be enough.

  • They won by a slender margin.
  • There is only a slender chance of success.
  • She supported two children on a slender income.

Similar words: small, slight, meagre, limited

Opposites: substantial, ample

Common phrases: slender means, slender chance, slender majority

Questions about slender

What does slender mean?

Thin in an attractive or delicate way.

What is slender in other languages?

Türkçe: ince · Español: esbelto · Français: mince · Deutsch: schlank · Italiano: snello · 日本語: ほっそりした

How do you pronounce slender?

In American English /ˈslendər/; in British English /ˈslendə/.

How do you use slender in a sentence?

She has slender fingers. A slender tree grew beside the wall.

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