Definitions

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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Slimmer playbooks on both sides of the ball have helped the Trojans play faster.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2019

Slimmer majorities or pluralities also point to legalization in Arizona and Nevada.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2016

Slimmer profit margins in China and India may be worth it to woo millions of new buyers.

From Economist • Jan. 24, 2013

Slimmer profit margins — or no profits at all — might push a company to reevaluate its budget, possibly minimizing staff, cutting back on inventory or shuttering whole departments.

From Washington Post

Messrs. Slimmer and Bang are to be congratulated.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 23, 1914 by Various