LookItUpthinly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈθɪnli/
thinly means: In narrow pieces or layers, or with few things spread over an area.
adverb
SMALL AMOUNTB2
In narrow pieces or layers, or with few things spread over an area.
- Slice the carrots thinly.
- Spread the butter thinly over the bread.
- The region is thinly populated.
BARELY HIDDENC1
With very little effort to hide a feeling or intention.
- His smile hid thinly veiled anger.
- The remark was a thinly disguised insult.
- She spoke with thinly concealed contempt for the plan.
Questions about thinly
What does thinly mean?
In narrow pieces or layers, or with few things spread over an area.
What is thinly in other languages?
Türkçe: ince ince · Español: finamente · Français: finement · Deutsch: dünn · Italiano: sottilmente · 日本語: 薄く
How do you pronounce thinly?
It is pronounced /ˈθɪnli/.
How do you use thinly in a sentence?
Slice the carrots thinly. Spread the butter thinly over the bread.
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