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slender Synonyms

Another word for slender

Choosing another word for slender depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Gracefully thin, narrow, or slight in width or circumference (of a person, body part, or object).

Usage Example

"The tall, slim birch trees swayed gently in the autumn breeze."

Strongest
slim
lean
svelte
willowy
Strong
slight
trim
lithe
sylphlike
narrow
thin

• adjective (Context 2)

Barely sufficient in amount, extent, or strength; meager or small.

Usage Example

"The visiting team held on to a meager lead during the final minutes of the match."

Strongest
meager
scant
slim
slight
Strong
tenuous
modest
sparse
paltry
negligible
Weak
faint

Opposites of slender

The opposite of slender shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

thick
substantial
abundant
plump
stocky
ample
stout
plentiful
See all opposites of slender

• Nearby Words

sleeved
sleigh
sleight
slender
slender blind snake
slender-snouted crocodile
slenderize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slender. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slender
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