slim
word
/ˈsɫɪm/
slim
/slˈɪm/
slim
Definition
Thin in an attractive or healthy way, especially for a person. It can also describe objects that are narrow, light, or not thick.
Usage & Nuances
For people, 'slim' is usually positive, unlike 'skinny,' which can sound too thin or unhealthy. Common combinations include 'slim body,' 'slim figure,' and for objects 'slim phone' or 'slim notebook.' It also appears in phrases like 'a slim chance,' meaning a very small possibility.
Spanish: delgado - finoPortuguese (BR): magro - finoPortuguese (PT): magro - finoChinese (Simplified): 苗条的 - 纤薄的Chinese (Traditional): 苗條的 - 纖薄的Hindi: पतला - छरहराArabic: نحيف - رفيعBengali: পাতলা - ছিপছিপেRussian: стройный - тонкий - небольшой (шанс)Japanese: スリム - ほっそりしたVietnamese: thon gọn - mảnh mai - ít (cơ hội)Korean: 날씬한 - 얇은 - 희박한(가능성)Turkish: ince - zarif - düşük (ihtimal)Urdu: دبلا پتلا - کم (امکان)Indonesian: langsing - tipis - kecil (peluang)
Example Sentences
She is slim and very healthy.
basic
I like this case because it keeps my phone slim.
natural
There’s only a slim chance we’ll get tickets now.
natural
He used to be heavier, but he looks really slim now.
natural
This laptop is slim and easy to carry.
basic
He has a slim face and short hair.
basic