Definitions and Examples of thin, slender, skinny
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having little flesh or fat; not plump or overweight.
Example
She was so thin that her clothes hung loosely on her frame.
Gracefully thin; having a delicate build.
Example
The ballerina had a slender figure that made her movements look effortless.
skinny
Unattractively thin; lacking in flesh or muscle.
Example
He was so skinny that his bones were visible through his skin.
Key Differences: thin vs slender vs skinny
- 1Thin describes a person or thing that lacks flesh or fat, but it does not necessarily imply a negative connotation.
- 2Slender describes a person or thing that is gracefully thin and has a delicate build.
- 3Skinny describes a person or thing that is unattractively thin and may have a negative connotation.
Effective Usage of thin, slender, skinny
- 1Body Image: Use these antonyms to describe body types in a respectful and positive manner.
- 2Food and Nutrition: Incorporate these antonyms when discussing healthy eating habits and weight management.
- 3Fashion: Utilize these antonyms when describing clothing styles and sizes.
Remember this!
The antonyms of butterball describe a person or thing that is the opposite of plump or overweight. Thin describes a lack of flesh or fat without a negative connotation, slender describes a graceful and delicate build, and skinny describes an unattractive thinness with a negative connotation. Use these antonyms to discuss body image, food and nutrition, and fashion.
