Slenderness: meaning, definitions and examples

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slenderness

 

[ หˆslษ›ndษ™rnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical appearance

The quality or state of being slender; slimness. Slenderness is often associated with elegance and grace.

Synonyms

slimness, svelte, thinness

Examples of usage

  • She moved with the slenderness of a dancer.
  • Her slenderness was accentuated by the flowing dress she wore.
Context #2 | Noun

objects

The quality of being thin or narrow in shape. Slenderness in design is often considered modern and stylish.

Synonyms

narrowness, sleekness, thinness

Examples of usage

  • The slenderness of the tower makes it look taller.
  • The slenderness of the vase gives it an elegant appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "slenderness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esbelteza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlankheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelangsingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะฝะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smukล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐใ• (hososa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minceur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esbeltez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท incelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋ฆผํ•จ (seullimham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtรญhlost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรญhlosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹—ๆก (miรกotiรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vitkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grannleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะผะฑะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒฅแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ” (sipakize)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esbeltez

Etymology

The word 'slenderness' originates from the Middle English word 'slendre', which came from the Old English 'slendrian', meaning 'thin, slender'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, retaining its core meaning of being slim or narrow. The concept of slenderness has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history, often associated with beauty, grace, and elegance.

See also: slender, slenderly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,179, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.