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thinly

thinly
Adverb

This adverb describes a lack of density or depth, whether in a physical, spatial, or conceptual sense. When applied to physical substances, it suggests a minimal layer or a narrow application, evoking a sense of fragility or scarcity.

In figurative contexts, such as "thinly veiled" or "thinly plotted," the word conveys a sense of transparency or insufficiency. It implies that a facade is so weak that the underlying truth or a lack of substance is easily detectable by an observer.

Meanings

Adverbthinly
[~ something]

In a way that results in a small thickness or a narrow width.

Adverbthinly
[~ something]

In a way that is not dense or is sparsely distributed.

Adverbthinly
[~ something]

In a way that is not convincing or is barely hiding a true feeling or intention.

Adverbthinly
[~ something]

In a way that lacks depth, substance, or sufficient detail.

The plot of the movie was thinly developed.

Examples

Slice the cucumber thinly for the salad.

キュウリを薄く切ってサラダにしてください。

Gourmet

トーストにバターを薄く塗りなさい。

Gourmet

The village is thinly populated compared to the city.

その村は都市に比べて人口がまばらだ。

Travel

The forest was thinly covered with snow after the light flurry.

小雪が降った後で、森には薄っすらと雪が積もっていた。

会議中、彼の怒りはかろうじて隠されていた。

Business

She spoke with a thinly disguised contempt for his ideas.

彼女は彼の考えに対して、あからさまに軽蔑した口調で話した。

その映画の筋書きは内容が薄く、展開が予想できた。

この理論の根拠はあまりに不十分だと思う。

School Life

The excuse he gave was thinly stretched and barely believable.

彼が言った言い訳は無理があり、ほとんど信じられなかった。

Detective

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