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Comparative for composed of a notably small degree of body fat
“The woman who gave this order was of a slender and emaciated frame, with large, black lustrous eyes, and with raven ringlets falling in profusion from a high forehead.”
Comparative for thin or below average in width
“Thomas caught a glimpse of slender table legs, surmounted by a top that looked to contain drawers.”
Comparative for unlikely in chance or probability
“Very early in the campaign, it became evident to Goodricke that the Caps had only a slender hope of success.”
Comparative for significantly below an amount or level that is adequate or significant
“His conduct, general and particular, gives proof of the presence of only a slender amount of intelligence.”
Comparative for restricted or low in size or space
“One step inside this perfectly proportioned vertical, cavernous, and slender space, and the faith in humankind to aspire to a greater good is instantaneously renewed.”
Comparative for resembling or consisting of dust or powder
Comparative for extremely small in size
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