Definitions and Examples of slender, thin, lanky
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Gracefully thin; not too wide or thick.
Example
She had a slender figure that made her look taller than she actually was.
Having little flesh or fat on the body; not plump or chubby.
Example
He was so thin that his clothes hung loosely on his frame.
Tall and thin, with long limbs and an awkward appearance.
Example
The basketball player was lanky and towered over his opponents.
Key Differences: slender vs thin vs lanky
- 1Slender describes a graceful thinness, while cobby describes a short and stout appearance.
- 2Thin describes a lack of flesh or fat, while cobby describes a stocky build.
- 3Lanky describes a tall and thin appearance, while cobby describes a short and stout appearance.
Effective Usage of slender, thin, lanky
- 1Describing Physical Appearance: Use these antonyms to describe people or objects with different body types.
- 2Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to highlight differences in physical appearance.
- 3Enriching Vocabulary: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to add variety and depth to descriptions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of cobby are slender, thin, and lanky. These words convey different physical appearances than cobby. Use them to describe people or objects with different body types, highlight differences in physical appearance, and enrich vocabulary in writing.
