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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Now they were separated anyway and the farther he was from shore, the slimmer his chance of making it.

From Literature

Co-workers commented that she looked slimmer and happier.

From The Wall Street Journal

But now, the chances of her capping her return with one final golden run through the Olympics is slimmer than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her fingers were rather longer and slimmer, he realized, than those of any woman he’d known; and faster too.

From Literature

The NHS recommends the jabs for people who are overweight with obesity-related health risks - not people who just want to get a bit slimmer.

From BBC