slim
adjective · verb · noun
Simple meaning
Slender in an attractive way.
Pronunciation
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slimIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈslɪm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
of a person or a person's build
Slender in an attractive way.
Slender; thin.
by extensionof clothing
Designed to make the wearer appear slim.
of a workforce
Of a reduced size, with the intent of being more efficient.
of an object
Long and narrow.
of something abstract like a chance or margin
Very small, tiny.
verb
intransitive
To lose weight in order to achieve slimness.
transitive
To make slimmer; to reduce in size.
noun
A type of cigarette substantially longer and thinner than normal cigarettes.
An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (of a person or a person's build) Slender in an attractive way.
Used this way, slim is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use slim
- “She hopes to slim down a few pounds before the summer.”
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Compound terms
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Take off weight.
Little or no chance of success.
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