Definitions

leaner

[lee-ner] / ˈli nər /

ADJECTIVE

bare, thin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angular gangly gaunt lanky rangy sinewy skinny slender slim sparse svelte wiry

STRONG

barren emaciated haggard poor scanty shadow spare stick stilt wasted worn

WEAK

beanpole bony gangling inadequate infertile lank meager no fat pitiful rawboned scraggy scrawny stringy sylphlike twiggy unfruitful unproductive wizened

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chubby fat heavy plump thick

STRONG

fertile fresh strong

Example Sentences

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Sir Iain Livingstone says they will have to be "even leaner" in their delivery of key services.

From BBC

The more recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and the outbreak of fear about the health of the banking system could make 2023 an even leaner year for those working in high finance.

From New York Times

Now, Amazon is leaning into being even leaner.

From Washington Post

I guess you could build a burrito that’s leaner, with less filler, to give that chicken more voice.

From Washington Post

After getting her test result, she began to exercise more and eat more green vegetables and leaner meats such as fish and chicken.

From Science Magazine