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slenderest

 

[ ˈslɛndərɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'slenderest' refers to something or someone that is the thinnest or most slender in a particular comparison. It typically describes a person or object that has a slim or lean appearance. This characteristic can relate to physical body shape or to the dimensions of an object. The word is often used in contexts where individuals or items are being compared based on their size or width. It may also carry connotations of gracefulness or elegance.

Synonyms

finest, leanest, most graceful, slimmest, thinnest

Examples of usage

  • She is the slenderest dancer in the troupe.
  • Among the trees, the birch is the slenderest of them all.
  • He wore the slenderest tie for the formal occasion.
  • The slenderest figure caught everyone's attention at the gallery.
  • Butterflies are known for having the slenderest wings.

Translations

Translations of the word "slenderest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais esbelto

🇮🇳 सबसे पतला

🇩🇪 der schlankeste

🇮🇩 paling ramping

🇺🇦 найтонший

🇵🇱 najszczuplejszy

🇯🇵 最もスレンダーな

🇫🇷 le plus mince

🇪🇸 el más delgado

🇹🇷 en zayıf

🇰🇷 가장 날씬한

🇸🇦 الأكثر نحافة

🇨🇿 nejštíhlejší

🇸🇰 najštíhlejší

🇨🇳 最瘦的

🇸🇮 najtanjši

🇮🇸 þynnsta

🇰🇿 ең арық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თხელი

🇦🇿 ən arıq

🇲🇽 el más delgado

Etymology

The word 'slender' comes from the Middle English 'slendre', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'slendr', meaning 'slender, thin, or slim'. The origins of the word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic roots, particularly the term '*slindaz', which is related to the concept of being lean or slight. This indicates a long-standing association with physical attributes characterized by narrowness and grace. The superlative form, 'slenderest', is used to denote the utmost degree of that quality. Historically, slenderness has often been valued in various cultures as a symbol of beauty and fitness, which may have contributed to the frequent use of the term in literature and conversation throughout the ages. Thus, as the English language evolved, the word adapted into a common descriptor for both human and non-human subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,783, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.