Slender

/ˈslɛn.dər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Thin and delicate in form.

She had a slender figure that many admired.

Limited in width or amount.

The slender stream wound its way through the valley.

Not substantial or strong.

He had a slender grasp of the complex theory.

Middle English, from Old English 'slendra', a derivative of 'slend', meaning 'slim or thin'.

slender thread

A very thin thread or line, often used metaphorically to indicate something weak or insubstantial.

slender chance

A small or minimal possibility of success.

slim

Having little width in relation to height.

svelte

Slender and elegant.