Pronunciation

/sˈlendər/

Definitions

Adjective

• slender (noun): Referring to something that is thin, narrow, or having a small size or proportion. For example: “The dancer had a slender figure.”
• slender (adjective): Characterizing a person or thing with a delicate or graceful appearance. For example: “A slender branch reached over the fence.”

Phrases

• “A slender chance” implies a remote possibility.
• “Slender fingers” describes long, delicate hands.
• “Slender trees line the path” creates an image of a picturesque vista.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She wore a slender gold chain around her neck.”
• Adjective: “The slender column stood tall in the center of the room.”
• “His slender silhouette was visible through the window at dusk.”

Synonyms

• Thin
• Slim
• Svelte
• Delicate
• Gracious
• Effeminate (when describing a person, often in a non-pejorative sense)