slender

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈslɛndə/
• (GA) enPR: slĕnʹdər, IPA: /ˈslɛndɚ/

Adjective

slender (comparative slenderer, superlative slenderest)

1. Thin; slim.

   A rod is a long slender pole used for angling.

2. (figurative) meagre; deficient

   Being a person of slender means, he was unable to afford any luxuries.

3. (Gaelic languages) Palatalized.

Synonyms

• (thin) lithe, svelte, willowy; see also Thesaurus:slender
• (meagre) insufficient, scarce, sparse; see also Thesaurus:inadequate

Antonyms

• (palatalized) broad
• See also Thesaurus:obese

Translations

• French: svelte
• German: schlank
• Italian: snello
• Portuguese: esbelto, magro
• Russian: то́нкий
• Spanish: esbelto

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