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.

thin

Having little thickness or density.

thinning

The process of becoming thinner.

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.