Slim person: meaning, definitions and examples

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slim person

 

[ slɪm ˈpɜː.sən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

description of a person

A slim person is someone who has a slender and trim physique, often characterized by a low percentage of body fat and a lean appearance. Slim individuals typically have a narrow waist, toned muscles, and a graceful posture.

Synonyms

lean, slender, thin, trim.

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Word Description / Examples
slim person

Use when you want to describe someone with a healthy, attractive thinness. It often has a positive connotation.

  • She is a slim person, thanks to her healthy eating habits and regular exercise.
  • He admired her for being such a slim person, looking fit and energetic.
thin

Use to describe someone with very little body fat. This word can have a neutral or negative connotation, depending on the context.

  • The doctor was concerned about how thin the patient had become during his illness.
  • She appeared very thin, almost fragile, after the long hike.
slender

Use to describe someone who is gracefully thin. It often implies elegance and delicateness.

  • The model walked down the runway, her slender figure drawing everyone's attention.
  • He held her slender hand gently, afraid to hurt her delicate fingers.
lean

Use when describing someone who is thin in a strong and healthy way, often implying they have muscle tone. It is commonly used in athletic contexts.

  • The runner had a lean build, making him perfect for long-distance races.
  • She admired his lean physique, which showed his commitment to working out.
trim

Use to describe someone who is slim and fit in a well-groomed way. It often implies a person takes care of their appearance and health.

  • He always kept himself trim, regularly visiting the gym and eating balanced meals.
  • Her trim figure was a result of consistent fitness efforts and a disciplined lifestyle.

Examples of usage

  • He is a slim person who enjoys regular exercise and a healthy diet.
  • She has always been a slim person, even without much effort.
  • Being a slim person, he finds it easy to fit into small-sized clothing.
  • Despite his busy schedule, he manages to maintain a slim figure.
  • Her genetics play a role in her being a naturally slim person.

Translations

Translations of the word "slim person" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoa magra

🇮🇳 पतला व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 schlanke Person

🇮🇩 orang kurus

🇺🇦 струнка людина

🇵🇱 szczupła osoba

🇯🇵 細い人 (hosoi hito)

🇫🇷 personne mince

🇪🇸 persona delgada

🇹🇷 zayıf kişi

🇰🇷 마른 사람 (mareun saram)

🇸🇦 شخص نحيف (shakhs naheef)

🇨🇿 štíhlá osoba

🇸🇰 štíhla osoba

🇨🇳 瘦的人 (shòu de rén)

🇸🇮 vitka oseba

🇮🇸 grannur einstaklingur

🇰🇿 арық адам

🇬🇪 გამხდარი ადამიანი (gamkhdari adamiani)

🇦🇿 arıq şəxs

🇲🇽 persona delgada

Etymology

The word 'slim' originated from the Dutch word 'slemp,' meaning bad or crooked. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe something slender or thin. The term 'person' comes from the Latin word 'persona,' which originally referred to a character in a play. Together, 'slim person' describes an individual with a slender physique.