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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.”
Thin or below average in width
“Thomas caught a glimpse of slender table legs, surmounted by a top that looked to contain drawers.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Narrow-bodied (in proportional to height or length)
Of a minimum or nominal amount, quantity, or degree
Consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder
Extremely small in size
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