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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The U.S. strategic crude stockpiles are dwindling at a record pace and are approaching their lowest in more than four decades — but concerns about slimmer reserves may be overblown.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

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

According to Cottrill, the group pushed for repeated aesthetic changes to make Trump appear slimmer and more idealized than the photographic references he was initially using.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

A new, slimmer version was introduced on Friday—a reflection, said Sean Quinn, a partner at law firm Cooley, of the shifting political tides and the strength of the industry resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

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

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day