Synonyms for

Thinner

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

Definition

having less thickness or depth than usual or expected

Synonyms & similar words

thin sparse slender dilutant fragile flimsy fat slight lean full thick diluent tenuous slimmer skinnier leaner thinner-bodied thinner-framed trimmer sparser thinner-haired thinner-skinned attenuated bony delicate emaciated fine gaunt lank lanky scant scanty scrawny

Synonyms by register

Formal

diluent solvent attenuant

Informal

leaner skinnier slimmer

Literary

attenuated slenderized

Antonyms

thicker fatter wider broader larger bulkier

Common collocations

  • paint thinner
  • nail polish thinner
  • thinner consistency
  • thinner liquid
  • thinner layer
  • thinner solution
  • thinner than water

Word family

noun thinness
adjective thin
adverb thinly

Usage note

As a noun, 'thinner' most commonly refers to a liquid used to reduce the viscosity of paint or similar substances. As an adjective, it's the comparative form of 'thin'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy a thinner mattress so it fits in my new bed frame.
  2. She put on a thinner coat because it was a warm day.
  3. He cut his hair shorter to make it look thinner.
  4. The ice on the lake is getting thinner as the weather warms up.
  5. She was disappointed to find out that the walls of the old house were thinner than expected.

Quotes

  • "The thinner the ice, the more anxious is everyone to see whether it will bear." -Josh Billings
  • "A good heart is better than a fat purse and a bad heart." -M. K. Soni
  • "The thinner the slice, the better the taste." -Irish Proverb

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