Definitions and Examples of slender, thin, frail
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Gracefully thin; slim.
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 rounded.
Example
He was so thin that his clothes hung loosely on his frame.
Physically weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.
Example
The old man was frail and needed assistance to walk.
Key Differences: slender vs thin vs frail
- 1Slender describes a graceful thinness, while thin refers to having little flesh or fat on the body.
- 2Frail describes physical weakness and delicacy, while stocky describes a sturdy, thickset build.
Effective Usage of slender, thin, frail
- 1Body Types: Use these antonyms to describe different body types in English.
- 2Fashion: Use these words to describe clothing styles that suit different body types.
- 3Fitness: Use these words to describe different fitness goals and body types.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: slender describes a graceful thinness, thin refers to having little flesh or fat on the body, frail describes physical weakness and delicacy, while stocky describes a sturdy, thickset build. Use these words to describe different body types, fashion styles, and fitness goals.
