Thinner

/ˈθɪnər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a substance used to reduce the viscosity of a liquid, such as paint or varnish.

He added some paint thinner to the mixture to achieve the right consistency.

a person or thing that is thinner.

After his diet, he became a much thinner version of his former self.

adjective

having less thickness or depth; more slender.

She wore a thinner sweater to stay comfortable in the warmer weather.

less substantial; having less density or solidity.

The clearer broth was much thinner than the rich and hearty soup.

From the verb 'thin', with the suffix '-er' indicating a person or thing that performs or causes an action.

paint thinner:

A solvent used to reduce the thickness of paint.

thinner than air:

Referring to something that is very light or insubstantial.

thinner than a whisper:

Describing a sound that is very faint or difficult to hear.

To lose weight or become slender.

She decided to go on a diet to get thinner.

To make something less intense or severe.

They decided to thinner the punishment to keep her from being expelled.