slimming UK
ˈslɪmɪŋ
See also: weight loss (US)
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Definition of slimming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

weight lossUKprocess of losing weightUK
  • She started slimming last summer and feels healthier now..
dieting weight loss

Adjective

1.
weight lossUKhelping to reduce body weightUK
  • She follows a slimming diet to lose weight.
2.
appearancemaking someone look thinner
  • This dress has a slimming effect.
trimming
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Origin of slimming

English, slim (thin) + -ing (suffix forming nouns)

Examples of slimming in a sentence

  • The magazine featured a new slimming diet.
  • The slimming effect of the dress made her look stunning.
  • He started a slimming program to improve his health.
  • Black is often considered slimming.
  • The outfit was surprisingly slimming.

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  1. French:minceur, amaigrissant, ...
  2. German:Abnehmen, schlankmachend, ...
  3. Italian:dimagrimento, dimagrante, ...
  4. Spanish:adelgazamiento, adelgazante, ...
  5. Portuguese:emagrecimento, emagrecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:减肥, 显瘦的, ...
  7. Japanese:ダイエット, 痩身の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْسِيس, مُساعِد عَلَى إِنْقاصِ الوَزْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַרְזָיָה, מְרַזֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:похудение, для похудения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:схуднення, для схуднення, ...
  12. Hindi:वजन घटाना, वजन घटाने वाला, ...
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Definition of slim - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
appearancehaving an attractively thin and well-shaped body
  • She has a slim figure.
slender svelte
2.
objectlong and narrow in shape
  • The slim vase fit perfectly on the shelf.
slender thin
3.
clothingdesigned to make the wearer appear thin
  • He wore a slim suit to the event.
slender svelte trim

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.
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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.

Origin of slim

Dutch, slim (clever) + -

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.

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  1. French:svelte, maigrir, ...
  2. German:schlank, abnehmen, ...
  3. Italian:snello, dimagrire, ...
  4. Spanish:esbelto, adelgazar, ...
  5. Portuguese:esbelto, emagrecer, ...
  6. Chinese:苗条的, 变瘦, ...
  7. Japanese:スリムな, 痩せる, ...
  8. Arabic:نَحِيف, نَحَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַטּוּב, לִרְזוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:стройный, худеть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стрункий, схуднути, ...
  12. Hindi:छरहरा, पतला होना, ...

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