Definition of slim - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearancehaving an attractively thin and well-shaped body
- She has a slim figure.
2.
objectlong and narrow in shape
- The slim vase fit perfectly on the shelf.
3.
clothingdesigned to make the wearer appear thin
- He wore a slim suit to the event.
4.
chancevery small in amount or likelihood
- There is a slim chance of rain today.
5.
workforcereduced in size for efficiency
- The company has a slim workforce now.
Verb
1.
body changeintr. become less in size or weightintr.
- He slimmed noticeably after summer.
2.
body actiontr. make something less in size or weighttr.
- They slim the budget every spring.
Expressions with slim
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reduce weight or size through diet or exercise
She managed to slim down by jogging every morning..
probability of success is very low
The chance is pretty slim that we'll win the lottery.
unlikely to happen
Chances are slim that it will rain today.
small amount of something available
After the sale, there were slim pickings left on the shelves.
very unlikely to happen or succeed
The chances of winning the lottery are slim to none.
quite thin in size or width
She has a pretty slim figure.
very low probability of success or occurrence
There is a slim chance of rain today.
having a narrow waist
She admired her slim-waisted figure in the mirror..
small number more than half in a group or vote
The bill passed with a slim majority.
likelihood is very low or unlikely
Chances are pretty slim that it will snow tomorrow.
likelihood is very low or almost impossible
Chances are very slim that it will snow tomorrow.
having a thin or slender body
The slim-bodied dancer moved gracefully across the stage..
designed to fit closely to the body
He prefers slim-fit jeans for a modern look.
type of spicy meat stick
He grabbed a Slim Jim for a quick snack.
having a slim waist and large bottom
She is admired for her slim thick figure.
Origin of slim
Dutch, slim (clever) + -
Terms with slim included in their meaning
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woman
small and slim in stature
person
slim and strong, not fat
seafood
meat from a long, slim fish, often smoked or pickled
faint hope
extremely slim hope
margin
achievement or escape by a slim margin
fashion wear
slim straight skirt reaching the knee
appearance
extremely narrow or slim
style pattern
outfit form, slim above and flaring below, like letter A
appearance
tall slim person
slim build
tall and thin, often with awkward movements
very thin
extremely narrow or slim in shape
design
slim and streamlined in shape
appearance
having a slim or slender form
physical description
tall and slim with long limbs
gay slang
young attractive slim male with little body hair
very thin
extremely thin or slim in width
construction
long slim support piece used in buildings or other structures
risk
rely on a very slim chance
slim form
having a relatively narrow body or form
medical
having a slim and narrow body shape
marine life
slim fish resembling eels found in sand
appearance
slim and elegant
fashion
very slim waist resembling a wasp's
mathematics
the slim-tailedness in statistical distribution
Examples of slim in a sentence
The model maintained a slim physique through regular exercise. The slim book easily slipped into her bag. He admired the slim design of the new smartphone. She bought a slim dress for the party. The slim jeans fit him perfectly. The team has a slim chance of winning.
There's a slim chance of finding it now. The startup runs with a slim team. A slim administrative staff handles payroll. He slimmed after months of training. Her waist slimmed noticeably by summer. Daily walks helped slim his waistline. We need to slim the package before shipping.
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- French:svelte, maigrir, ...
- German:schlank, abnehmen, ...
- Italian:snello, dimagrire, ...
- Spanish:esbelto, adelgazar, ...
- Portuguese:esbelto, emagrecer, ...
- Chinese:苗条的, 变瘦, ...
- Japanese:スリムな, 痩せる, ...
- Arabic:نَحِيف, نَحَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:חַטּוּב, לִרְזוֹת, ...
- Russian:стройный, худеть, ...
- Ukrainian:стрункий, схуднути, ...
- Hindi:छरहरा, पतला होना, ...
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