Meaning of the word slim in English

What does slim mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slim

US /slɪm/

UK /slɪm/

attractively thin

Example:

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She has a slim and elegant figure.

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He maintained a slim physique through regular exercise.

Synonym:

slender trim lean svelte lithe

(of a chance or possibility) very small

Example:

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There's a slim chance of success.

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The team has only a slim hope of winning the championship.

Synonym:

slight remote meager negligible minimal

make oneself or something thin or thinner

Example:

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She tried to slim down for the wedding.

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The company needs to slim down its operations to cut costs.

Synonym:

lose weight reduce trim down cut back streamline

Related Word:

slimming slimness slim down slim fit