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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And the smaller, leaner, more automated company gradually takes market share from the bigger, slower, more human dependent company in a way that results in net job losses.

From New York Times

Writers have complained that the amount they receive in residuals, which they rely on to make it through leaner periods of work, are much less than what broadcast networks would pay.

From Los Angeles Times

A loan of $20,000 to $50,000 would help him buy new equipment and build a cushion for leaner months.

From Washington Post

But he fits the mold of many of today’s defensive backs, who are leaner, more versatile and even more integral to the overall defense.

From Washington Post

"The GE team is off to an encouraging start in 2023, with our results reflecting robust market demand and our progress operating leaner and more focused businesses," Culp said on Tuesday.

From Reuters