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thinly

[ˈθɪnli]

thinly Definition

  • 1in a way that is not thick or dense
  • 2in a way that is not substantial or convincing

Using thinly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thinly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soup was thinly flavored.

  • Example

    She sliced the vegetables thinly.

  • Example

    He was thinly disguised as a waiter.

  • Example

    The evidence against him was thinly veiled.

thinly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thinly

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Summary: thinly in Brief

The adverb 'thinly' [ˈθɪnli] means in a way that is not thick or dense, such as when slicing vegetables or describing a soup's flavor. It can also mean in a way that is not substantial or convincing, as in 'The evidence against him was thinly veiled.'

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