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Meaning of thinner
The primary meaning of the word "thinner" refers to something or someone that is less thick or less fat.
Etymology of thinner
The word "thinner" has its roots in Old English "þynnan", which means "to make thin", and is related to the word "thin", which originated from Old English "þynne", also meaning "thin".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is less thick or less fat.
Synonyms
slimmer
leaner
skinnier
more slender
more svelte
narrower
smaller
compact
lighter
less bulky
more agile
more lithe
more athletic
more streamlined
trimmer
more toned
more wiry
gaunter
barer
more sparse
more meager
thinner
slighter
frailer
weaker
feebler
more delicate
more dainty
more fragile
more petite.
Definitions
- A person or thing that is less thick or less fat, especially in a pleasing or attractive way.
- A liquid, especially a solvent, used to dilute or reduce the thickness of a paint, varnish, or other substance.
- A person who makes something thinner, especially by cutting or reducing it.
Usage Examples
- The dieter aimed to become thinner and healthier by the summer.
- The painter used a thinner to dilute the paint and achieve the desired consistency.
- The hair stylist used thinning scissors to make the client's hair thinner and more manageable.
Antonyms
thicker
heavier
bulkier
larger
wider
broader
deeper
fuller
plumper
chubbier
more substantial
more solid
more robust
more hefty
more massive
more considerable
more significant
more pronounced
more noticeable
more obvious
fatter
rounder
more curved
more inflated.