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comparative of thin.

Definitions

thinner

[thin-er] / ˈθɪn ər /

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fine, light, slender adj.
transparent, fine adj.
deficient, weak adj.
diluted adj.

ADJECTIVE

fine, light, slender

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delicate fragile gaunt lean meager narrow skinny slim small

STRONG

attenuate attenuated emaciated peaked pinched pole rarefied shadow shriveled slight spare starved stick undernourished wan wasted

WEAK

beanpole beanstalk bony cadaverous ethereal featherweight gangling gangly haggard lank lanky lightweight puny rangy rawboned reedy rickety scraggy scrawny skeletal slinky spindly stalky stilt subtle threadlike twiggy twiglike underweight wizened

Antonyms

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big broad-minded fat generous heavy large liberal plump strong thick wide

STRONG

colorful flushed

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concentrated dense efficient inflated obese solid undiluted

ADJECTIVE

transparent, fine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delicate flimsy paper-thin slim translucent wispy

STRONG

attenuate attenuated rarefied refined sheer slight

WEAK

diaphanous filmy gossamer permeable rare see-through subtile subtle tenuous unsubstantial wafer-thin

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heavy strong

STRONG

thick

WEAK

concentrated dense efficient fat inflated obese solid undiluted

ADJECTIVE

deficient, weak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flat flimsy meager poor shallow skimpy sparse thick transparent

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diluted lame scant scattered slight stretched

WEAK

feeble implausible improbable inadequate inconceivable incredible insubstantial insufficient questionable scanty scarce sketchy superficial unbelievable unconvincing unpersuasive unsubstantial untenable vapid weak-kneed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adequate full intelligent reasonable strong substantial sufficient

STRONG

concentrated

WEAK

dense efficient fat heavy inflated obese solid undiluted

ADJECTIVE

diluted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

watery weak

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diffuse dilute dispersed fine light rarefied refined

WEAK

runny subtle wishy-washy

Antonyms

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concentrated

STRONG

dark unrefined

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dense efficient fat heavy inflated obese solid strong thick undiluted

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thinner thinners

Yields are expected to fall, while thinner cane with lower sucrose content means less sugar can be produced.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

They deliver thinner margins, but capture a corner of the market GM left.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

As this protective layer becomes thinner, pain and other problems can develop and may become more severe over time.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

The completed structure is also thinner than a human hair.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026

I’m thinner than I was a year ago.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Exercises and blood thinners so vein clots won’t bring treatment to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

The TV doc is on blood thinners now and is still doing some physical therapy after spending two months post-stroke working through PT and occupational therapy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026

Arlo was later found to have a blocked artery in the back of his neck supplying blood to the brain and was given blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026

Researchers are working to better understand what drives the condition and to test a wide range of possible therapies, from structured rehabilitation programs to antivirals, blood thinners, anti-inflammatory drugs, supplements, and new biologic treatments.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2026

By air reduction is meant the removal of the more volatile solvents, thinners, binders, etc., thru evaporation, and the material thus loses its adherent and coherent properties.

From Advanced Toy Making for Schools by David M. Mitchell