Thin

/θˈɪn/

/ˈθɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "thin"

thin

ADJECTIVE

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

1.1

having a small width

fine

narrow

thin

Example

The thin ribbon added a delicate touch to the wrapped gift.

He drew a thin line with his pencil to outline the shape.

The artist used a fine brush to create thin lines for the intricate details of the drawing.

The thin road winding up the mountain required careful driving due to its limited width.

The thin path between the fields was just wide enough for a single person to walk through.

1.2

characterized by a narrow diameter

slender

tenuous

thin

Example

The branches of the tree were thin, swaying gently in the breeze.

She wore a thin bracelet that was barely noticeable on her wrist.

The thin rope was not suitable for heavy lifting but perfect for securing the tarp.

The tent was held up by thin poles that were both lightweight and strong.

The thin wire was used to create intricate designs in the jewelry.

(of hair) lacking thickness or volume

thin

wispy

sparse

2.1

(of liquids or other similar substances) flowing freely due to not containing a lot of solid material

fluid

runny

soupy

thin

watery

Example

His smoothie was thin, lacking the thickness and creaminess he desired.

Her pancake batter was too thin, resulting in crepes instead of fluffy pancakes.

The soup had a thin consistency, more like broth than stew.

The thin broth was light and perfect for a summer evening meal.

The sauce was thin and runny, pooling at the bottom of the plate.

2.2

(of an idea, argument, quality, etc.) weak or not convincing

flimsy

lame

tenuous

thin

unconvincing

Example

The plot of the movie was thin, leaving many viewers disappointed with its lack of depth.

The politician's speech was criticized for being thin, offering no real solutions to the issues at hand.

His attempt to act uninterested was a thin disguise for his excitement about the project.

Her argument was thin and easily dismantled by the opposing debater.

His excuses for being late were thin and failed to persuade his boss.

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

bony

emaciated

gaunt

lean

lithe

(of sound or voice) high-pitched and lacking depth and richness

(of a smile) barely noticeable and lacking genuine warmth and enthusiasm

(of the air) having a low density, making it harder to breathe

rare

rarefied

thin

(of fog, mist, smoke, etc.) light and not dense, making it easier to see through

(of a piece of clothing, curtain, etc.) lightweight, delicate, or not densely woven

diaphanous

filmy

flimsy

gauzy

gossamer

(of a piece of clothing, fabric, etc.) worn down and less dense due to wear and tear

frayed

ragged

threadbare

thin

(of writing, etc.) faint, lightly inked, and lacking in boldness and clarity

illegible

thin

(of light) weak, faint, and lacking intensity

dim

dull

pale

soft

subdued

present in small quantities and not abundant

sparse

thin

shallow

(of a market or trading environment) having few bids or offerings, resulting in infrequent transactions

referring to a climbing route where the holds are small, few, or far apart, making it challenging to ascend

to thin

VERB

to reduce the density of something

1.1

to decrease in density

Example

The thin ribbon added a delicate touch to the wrapped gift.

He drew a thin line with his pencil to outline the shape.

The artist used a fine brush to create thin lines for the intricate details of the drawing.

The thin road winding up the mountain required careful driving due to its limited width.

The thin path between the fields was just wide enough for a single person to walk through.

to reduce the thickness of something and make it slimmer

2.1

to decrease in thickness

Example

His smoothie was thin, lacking the thickness and creaminess he desired.

Her pancake batter was too thin, resulting in crepes instead of fluffy pancakes.

The soup had a thin consistency, more like broth than stew.

The thin broth was light and perfect for a summer evening meal.

The sauce was thin and runny, pooling at the bottom of the plate.

to cause an individual or entity to lose weight entirely or in a specific part of their body

thin

trim

3.1

to become slimmer

reduce

slim down

lose weight

thin

to reduce the concentration, strength, or flavor of a solution or mixture

dilute

thin

thin out

water down

to strike a golf ball with the leading edge of the club, resulting in a low, fast shot with insufficient lift

to remove some individuals or items from a group to reduce the overall number, often to improve conditions or manage resources better

narrow down

pare down

weed out

thin

6.1

to decrease in quantity, especially when there was previously a larger number

thin

ADVERB

used to indicate that something is being applied or made in a manner that is not thick or wide

thin-

PREFIX

used to indicate that something is being done or made in a thin manner

Example

The thin walls of the apartment allowed sound to travel easily between rooms.

The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily.

The crust of the pizza was thin, crispy, and delicious.

The ice on the pond was thin, making it dangerous to walk on.

She layered the thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch.

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