Synonyms for
Thinly
Definition
In a thin way; sparsely or thinly distributed.
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- thinly veiled
- thinly spread
- thinly populated
- thinly disguised
- thinly sliced
- thinly applied
- thinly buttered
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Usage note
Often used to describe something that is spread or distributed in a very small amount or degree, or something that is only slightly concealed. Be mindful of context as it can imply weakness or lack of substance.
Example sentences
- She thinly sliced the vegetables for the salad.
- The frosting was thinly spread on the cake.
- The paint was applied too thinly, so it needed another coat.
- He spread the peanut butter too thinly on the bread.
- The ice on the pond was thinly frozen and not safe to skate on.
Quotes
He wore his heart on his sleeve, and he wore it thinly.
The world is full of people who are waiting for someone to come along and motivate them to be the kind of people they wish they could be. The problem is that no one is coming to the rescue. Nobody cares enough about you to make sure you are going to be all right. You have to do that for yourself.
I've always felt that there's a point where a piece is done, and you don't want to overwork it. Some of my favorite moments in the pieces are when the paint gets really thin and the weave of the canvas comes through.