The Opposite(Antonym) of “thickness”
The antonyms of thickness are thinness and slenderness. These words describe the opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the width or diameter of an object.
Explore all Antonyms of “thickness”
- thinness
- slenderness
Definitions and Examples of thinness, slenderness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The quality or state of being slender or narrow in width or diameter.
Example
The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on.
slenderness
The quality or state of being gracefully slender or thin.
Example
The ballerina's slenderness allowed her to perform the delicate dance moves with ease.
Key Differences: thinness vs slenderness
- 1Thinness refers to a narrow width or diameter, while slenderness describes a graceful and slender appearance.
- 2Thinness can be used to describe both objects and people, while slenderness is typically used to describe people or things that have a graceful or elegant appearance.
Effective Usage of thinness, slenderness
- 1Describing Objects: Use thinness to describe the width or diameter of objects.
- 2Describing People: Use slenderness to describe people who have a graceful or elegant appearance.
- 3Comparing Objects: Use thickness and thinness to compare the width or diameter of two objects.
Remember this!
The antonyms of thickness are thinness and slenderness. While thinness refers to a narrow width or diameter, slenderness describes a graceful and slender appearance. Use these words to describe objects and people, compare the width or diameter of two objects, and create vivid descriptions in your writing.
