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thinly Synonyms

Another word for thinly

Choosing another word for thinly depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a thin layer, slice, or narrow physical form.

Usage Example

"The chef sliced the onions finely and caramelized them in a cast-iron skillet."

Strongest
finely
Strong
narrowly
slenderly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a weak, superficial, or unconvincing manner that fails to conceal the truth.

Usage Example

"The novel serves as a barely veiled critique of the era's political corruption."

Strongest
barely
Strong
faintly
weakly
superficially
transparently
flimsily

• adverb (Context 3)

With low density, concentration, or small numbers over an area.

Usage Example

"Because of the harsh subarctic climate, the northern territory remains sparsely populated."

Strongest
sparsely
Strong
scantily
lightly
Weak
sparse

Opposites of thinly

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

densely
thickly
heavily
thoroughly
convincingly
abundantly
broadly
deeply
See all opposites of thinly

• Nearby Words

thinker
thinking
thinkpiece
thinly
thinner
thinness
thinning

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