thinness
thinness
Noun
This term describes a lack of bulk, whether referring to a human physique, a physical object, or the consistency of a liquid. When applied to people, it often carries a neutral or positive connotation of elegance or agility, though it can shift toward a negative sense of fragility depending on the context.
In material or culinary contexts, the word emphasizes a deficiency in depth or substance. It suggests a state of being precarious or diluted, such as ice that is too weak to support weight or a sauce that lacks the necessary viscosity to be satisfying.
Meanings
Nounthinness
The quality of being slender or having little flesh or fat on the body.
Her natural thinness made her look much younger than she actually was.