Definitions and Examples of thin, slender, emaciated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having little or no fat; not plump or rounded.
Example
She was so thin that her clothes hung loosely on her body.
Gracefully thin; having a delicate build.
Example
The ballerina had a slender figure that made her movements look effortless.
emaciated
Abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The stray dog was emaciated and desperately needed food and water.
Key Differences: thin vs slender vs emaciated
- 1Thin describes a lack of body fat and a lean physique.
- 2Slender describes a delicate and graceful build.
- 3Emaciated describes an extreme state of thinness due to illness or lack of food.
Effective Usage of thin, slender, emaciated
- 1Describing Physical Appearance: Use these antonyms to describe someone's body shape or size.
- 2Health and Fitness: Use these antonyms to discuss health and fitness goals.
- 3Fashion and Style: Use these antonyms to describe clothing styles that flatter different body types.
Remember this!
The antonyms of rotund describe a lack of body fat or a thin physique. Thin describes a lean physique, slender describes a delicate build, and emaciated describes an extreme state of thinness due to illness or lack of food. Use these antonyms to describe physical appearance, discuss health and fitness goals, and describe clothing styles that flatter different body types.
