Slim: meaning, definitions and examples

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slim

[ slɪm ]

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body shape

Having a thin and attractive figure, usually as a result of being fit and healthy.

Synonyms

slender, svelte, trim

Examples of usage

She has a slim body and always looks great in any outfit.
He managed to stay slim by exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet.

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reduce

To make something thinner or smaller by cutting away some of it.

Synonyms

cut down, reduce, trim

Examples of usage

She slimmed down her wardrobe by donating clothes she no longer wore.
The company had to slim its workforce to reduce costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "slim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magro

🇮🇳 पतला

🇩🇪 schlank

🇮🇩 langsing

🇺🇦 стрункий

🇵🇱 szczupły

🇯🇵 細い (hosoi)

🇫🇷 mince

🇪🇸 delgado

🇹🇷 ince

🇰🇷 날씬한 (nalssinhan)

🇸🇦 نحيف

🇨🇿 štíhlý

🇸🇰 štíhly

🇨🇳 瘦 (shòu)

🇸🇮 suh

🇮🇸 grannur

🇰🇿 арық

🇬🇪 გამხდარი (gamxrdari)

🇦🇿 arıq

🇲🇽 delgado

Word origin

The word 'slim' originated from the Dutch word 'slim' meaning clever or cunning. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to something slender or thin. In the 17th century, 'slim' started being used to describe a thin or slender person. The modern usage of 'slim' to describe a person with an attractive figure became popular in the 20th century with the rise of fitness and health consciousness.