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slim

slender / slight / unlikely / reduce size
AdjectiveTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: slimmedpp: slimmeding: slimmingcomp: slimmersup: slimmest

When describing a person, this term carries a positive, aesthetic connotation of grace and health, distinguishing it from words like skinny or scrawny which often imply an unattractive or unhealthy lack of weight. In a probabilistic context, it describes a narrow margin of possibility. It suggests a high likelihood of failure or absence, often used to temper expectations in professional or cautious settings.

Meanings

Adjective

Attractively thin or slender in build.

"She has a slim figure."

Adjective

Small in amount or degree; unlikely to happen.

"There is only a slim chance of success."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To make something thinner or smaller in size.

"The company decided to slim down its operations."

Intransitive Verb
[~ down]

To become thinner, especially by dieting or exercising.

"He has been trying to slim down for the wedding."

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