Definitions and Examples of thin, slim, skinny
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having little flesh or fat; not plump or rounded.
Example
She was so thin that her clothes hung loosely on her frame.
Having an attractively slender shape or form.
Example
She had a slim figure that she maintained through regular exercise and a healthy diet.
skinny
Extremely thin, often unattractively so.
Example
He was so skinny that his bones were visible through his skin.
Key Differences: thin vs slim vs skinny
- 1Thin describes a person who has little flesh or fat, but it can also be used to describe objects that are narrow or slim.
- 2Slim is a more positive term that describes a person who has an attractive slender shape or form.
- 3Skinny is a negative term that describes a person who is extremely thin, often unattractively so.
Effective Usage of thin, slim, skinny
- 1Body Image: Use these antonyms to describe different body types in a respectful and non-judgmental way.
- 2Fashion: Use these antonyms to describe clothing styles that are suitable for different body types.
- 3Health: Use these antonyms to discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of fat describe a person's body size or shape. Thin indicates a lack of flesh or fat, slim describes an attractive slender shape, and skinny denotes an unattractive extreme thinness. Use these words to discuss body image, fashion, and health.
