slender
Translation
slender, slim, slight
Examples
She has a slender figure.
She has a slender figure.
The vase has a long, slender neck.
The vase has a long, slender neck.
There is a slender chance of success.
There is a slender chance of success.
Grammar Patterns
a slender ((noun)) gracefully thin. She has a slender figure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slim, thin, narrow; Antonyms: stout, thick, wide
Etymology
Origin uncertain, but possibly from a Germanic root related to 'sliding' or 'gliding'.
Memory Tips
'Slender' sounds a bit like 'surrender' – you surrender to its graceful beauty.