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

The plan comes after Whitbread booked slimmer earnings for the fiscal year through Feb. 26.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It has more debt and slimmer margins than Iberdrola, which may account for the lower valuation.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Papa himself never greeted Papa-Nnukwu, never visited him, but he sent slim wads of naira through Kevin or through one of our umunna members, slimmer wads than he gave Kevin as a Christmas bonus.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie