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slen·der

slender

 
 
pronunciation:
slen dr
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: slenderer, slenderest
definition 1: thin in a way that looks nice.
She looked slender in the black dress.
synonyms:
slim
antonyms:
plump
similar words:
lean, skinny, slight, spare, thin
definition 2: small in width.
There is only enough room for a slender book on the shelf.
synonyms:
narrow
antonyms:
fat, wide
similar words:
lean, slight, spare
derivations: slenderly (adv.), slenderness (n.)
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