leaner

[lee-ner] / ˈli nər /

ADJECTIVE

bare, thin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angular gangly gaunt lanky rangy sinewy skinny slender slim sparse svelte wiry

STRONG

barren emaciated haggard poor scanty shadow spare stick stilt wasted worn

WEAK

beanpole bony gangling inadequate infertile lank meager no fat pitiful rawboned scraggy scrawny stringy sylphlike twiggy unfruitful unproductive wizened

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chubby fat heavy plump thick

STRONG

fertile fresh strong

Example Sentences

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The expectation is leaner operations, sharper strategy and higher stock prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Instead, the group recommends Yale adopt a leaner mission statement found in the Faculty Handbook: “Yale University’s mission is to create, disseminate, and preserve knowledge through research and teaching.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The plucky startup has a chance to find its place in the market precisely because of its leaner operations, said 32-year-old Yun, who serves as chief operating officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

What’s more, Dow is looking to get leaner, targeting $2 billion in profit improvement by cutting jobs, shedding underperforming assets, and investing in new products.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Another was taller, leaner, but still muscular, and honey blond.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer