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Meaning of slenderly
The primary meaning of "slenderly" is in a slim or narrow manner.
Etymology of slenderly
The word "slenderly" is derived from the adjective "slender", which originated from the Old English word "slendrian", meaning to be slender or thin.
Historically, the word "slender" has been used to describe something that is narrow or slim in shape or size, and "slenderly" is the adverbial form of this adjective.
Synonyms
slimly
thinly
slightly
narrowly
marginally
barely
scarcely
leanly
meagerly
sparingly
stingily
frugally
parsimoniously
skimpily
paltrily
insignificantly
imperceptibly
inconsequentially
faintly
weakly
delicately
daintily
subtly
refinedly
elegantly
gracefully
lithely
agilely
lightly
gently
softly
quietly
unobtrusively
discreetly
modestly
humbly
simply
Definitions
- In a slim or narrow manner, to a small or limited extent, or in a delicate and subtle way.
- * Having a small or limited amount of something, such as food, money, or resources.
Usage Examples
- The tree grew slenderly towards the sky, its branches reaching for the sunlight.
- * She ate slenderly, trying to lose weight for the summer.
- * The company is operating slenderly, with limited resources and a small team.
Antonyms
heavily
thickly
strongly
substantially
significantly
noticeably
obviously
boldly
loudly
coarsely
crudely
roughly
harshly
violently
heavily
plentifully
abundantly
generously
lavishly
extravagantly
excessively
immoderately
profligately
wastefully
recklessly