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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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She says the chances of survival for "the independent humanitarian community, as we know it in northern Yemen" are only getting slimmer.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 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 slimmer boy swung down out of sight.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt