thinner Synonyms
Another word for thinner
• adjective (Context 1)
Having a smaller distance between opposite surfaces or sides than something else; less thick.
"The baker rolled the pastry dough into a finer sheet before placing it in the pan."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having less bodily fat or flesh; leaner or more slender in build.
"He looked noticeably slimmer after completing six months of marathon training."
• adjective (Context 3)
Less dense, concentrated, or viscous (especially of a liquid, gas, or crowd).
"Climbers often struggle to breathe at high altitudes where the mountain air becomes much sparser."
• noun (Context 4)
A volatile liquid solvent, such as turpentine or acetone, added to paint, varnish, or lacquer to reduce its viscosity and make it easier to apply or clean up.
"The artist used a small amount of paint diluent to clean the dried oil pigments from her brushes."
Opposites of thinner
The opposite of thinner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: