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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But for “middle restaurants” — between fast-casual spots without extensive table service and high-level tasting menus — restaurateurs often make up for the slimmer margins with volume.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

For those operating on the PG side of its border, the odds of making a living as an influencer get slimmer by the day.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

His weight has been a concern, although he is slimmer in his second term as president.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Spirit Airlines has reached a deal with its creditors and expects to emerge from bankruptcy as a slimmer airline — and one not solely focusing on budget air travelers, it said Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The odds of the Mona Lisa getting painted—the already long odds—grow slimmer still.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day