Definitions and Examples of slender, thin
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Gracefully thin; not stout or plump.
Example
She had a slender figure that made her look taller than she was.
Having little flesh or fat; not plump or rounded.
Example
He was so thin that his clothes hung loosely on his frame.
Key Differences: slender vs thin
- 1Slender is a term used to describe someone who is gracefully thin, while thin is used to describe someone who has little flesh or fat.
- 2Heavyset is used to describe someone who is large and solidly built, while slender and thin describe someone who is slim or lean.
Effective Usage of slender, thin
- 1Body Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe a person's body shape.
- 2Fashion and Style: Use these antonyms to describe clothing styles that suit different body types.
- 3Health and Fitness: Use these antonyms to describe different body types in the context of health and fitness.
Remember this!
The antonyms of heavyset are slender and thin. While slender and thin describe someone who is slim or lean, heavyset describes someone who is large and solidly built. These antonyms can be used to describe body shapes, fashion and style, and health and fitness.