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

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leaner

It results in a leaner sound, and Mr. Ehrlich’s presentation highlights this by showcasing some of the music in duet settings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

“We are running a little leaner right now, with less oil in the tanks,” Mahil said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

The mice also appeared younger, leaner and more physically fit than control animals of the same age.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

The move marks one of Uber's largest restructurings in years and signals a shift towards a leaner operating model.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

He was leaner than Wylan, and his hairline was higher, but Jesper could definitely see the resemblance.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo