Thinly: meaning, definitions and examples

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thinly

[ ˈθɪnli ]

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adverb

In a thin manner.; in a thin way.

Synonyms

delicately, finely, slenderly

Examples of usage

She sliced the cucumber thinly for the salad.
Spread the butter thinly on the toast.

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adjective

With little flesh or fat on the body; slim or slender.

Synonyms

skinny, slender, slim

Examples of usage

She has a thinly built frame.
The cat is very thinly at the waist.

Translations

Translations of the word "thinly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 finamente

🇮🇳 पतले से

🇩🇪 dünn

🇮🇩 tipis

🇺🇦 тонко

🇵🇱 cienko

🇯🇵 薄く (usuku)

🇫🇷 mince

🇪🇸 delgadamente

🇹🇷 ince

🇰🇷 얇게 (yalbge)

🇸🇦 بشكل رقيق

🇨🇿 tence

🇸🇰 tenko

🇨🇳 薄薄地 (báobáo de)

🇸🇮 tanko

🇮🇸 þunnt

🇰🇿 жұқа

🇬🇪 წვრილად

🇦🇿 nazik

🇲🇽 delgadamente

Word origin

The word 'thinly' is derived from the adjective 'thin,' which has Old English and Germanic origins. The adverb form 'thinly' is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective. The concept of thinness has been associated with elegance and delicacy in various cultures throughout history, with thin figures often being considered attractive. In modern usage, 'thinly' is commonly used to describe the manner in which something is sliced or cut.