A substance that lessens concentration or strength
“Thinner is often used in painting to dilute the paint and create a more translucent effect on the canvas.”
Comparative for having little, or too little, flesh or fat on the body
“He was a thin man, but he was far from weak, standing about six-foot tall.”
Comparative for made of very light or fine material
“Morning would dawn, and the sun would gradually force its way through the thin curtains into the hallway.”
Comparative for unconvincing, lacking in substance or plausibility
“Their protestations of contempt are merely a thin cover for deep feelings hidden through habit or fear of hurt.”
Comparative for containing a significant or excess amount of liquid or water
“When painting an airy dress of a fairy, you'll need a thin mixture with less pigment.”
Comparative for having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
“French crêpes are thin pancakes that often have a sweet or savory filling.”
Comparative for very narrow in all diameters
“Creeping plants such as the ivy may be joined together by thin wire.”
Comparative for having few parts or members relative to the area covered or filled
“A thin patch of hair adorned the crown of his head.”
(of a sound or voice) Comparative for faint and high-pitched
“With eyes only half-opened, Hannah repeated the short prayer in a thin voice.”
(of air or gas) Comparative for less dense than usual
“The air was thin up there, but he knew how to control his breathing to prevent himself from becoming lightheaded.”
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