Synonyms for

Slender

Verb / ˈslendɜ: / Another word for slender — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

thin and graceful in form

Synonyms & similar words

thin slim svelte lithe supple lissome slight sylphlike lissom lithesome slim thin svelte narrow graceful willowy delicate lithe elegant sleek streamlined lanky bony spindly slight frail petite skinny scrawny underweight

Synonyms by register

Formal

slim lean delicate graceful

Informal

skinny thin lanky

Literary

willowy ethereal lissome

Antonyms

fat thick broad wide corpulent plump stout

Common collocations

  • slender waist
  • slender build
  • slender fingers
  • slender column
  • slender chance
  • slender frame
  • slender thread

Word family

noun slenderness
adjective slender
adverb slenderly

Usage note

Often used to describe a pleasing thinness, particularly of a person's body or a delicate object. Can sometimes imply fragility.

Example sentences

  1. The cat's slender body allowed it to easily slip through the small opening under the fence.
  2. The slender branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
  3. She wore a slender gold bracelet on her wrist.
  4. The slimy fish had a slender tail that helped it swim quickly.
  5. The dancer's slender arms moved gracefully in time with the music.

Quotes

  • 'The slender man sighed, his eyes closed, and for a moment I thought he might be in pain.' - Maggie Stiefvater
  • 'The slender man seemed to be a part of the shadow behind him, shifting and changing shape like a silhouette.' - Neil Gaiman
  • 'The slender man was always watching, always waiting, always lurking in the shadows.' - Unknown

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