slimmer

[slim-er] / ˈslɪm ər /

ADJECTIVE

thin, not heavy

Synonyms

WEAK

attenuate beanpole beanstalk fine insubstantial lean lithe narrow reedy skeleton skinny slight spare stalky stick svelte sylphlike tenuous threadlike trim twiggy willowy

Antonyms

WEAK

adequate chubby fat heavy overweight plump reasonable sensible sufficient thick

ADJECTIVE

inadequate, flimsy

Synonyms

WEAK

bare deficient faint feeble fragile inconsiderable insufficient little meager poor remote scant scanty scarce short shy slight small spare tenuous thin wanting weak

Antonyms

WEAK

adequate chubby fat heavy overweight plump reasonable sensible sufficient thick

Example Sentences

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She says the chances of survival for "the independent humanitarian community, as we know it in northern Yemen" are only getting slimmer.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Co-workers commented that she looked slimmer and happier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Even if businesses want to hire, the pickings are slimmer, especially in low-skill occupations at hotels and restaurants.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

Giannandrea’s replacement, Amar Subramanya, will have a much slimmer set of responsibilities at Apple, and report to Senior Vice President Software Engineering, Craig Federighi.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

Papa himself never greeted Papa-Nnukwu, never visited him, but he sent slim wads of naira through Kevin or through one of our umunna members, slimmer wads than he gave Kevin as a Christmas bonus.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie