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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A Nissan spokesperson said the changes were being made under its RE:Nissan recovery plan and were designed to create a "leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But UBS analysts have said how the chain handles leaner chip supplies would be a major focus for Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

While competitors such as Citadel Securities and Jane Street make more money, XTX is leaner, with about 250 employees rather than thousands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The memo imposed a timetable: Within 18 months, the group would be leaner, more focused, and all brands back to growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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