Slender

Pronunciation: /ˈslɛndər/

Definitions of slender

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'slender' which means thin or slim in form

Example Sentences

A1 She has a slender figure.

A2 The cat had a slender tail.

B1 The tree had slender branches reaching towards the sky.

B2 The dancer moved with a slender grace that captivated the audience.

C1 The artist's brush strokes created a slender silhouette against the canvas.

C2 Her slender fingers delicately played the piano, filling the room with beautiful music.

Examples of slender in a Sentence

formal The model had a slender figure that made her stand out on the runway.

informal She's so lucky to have a slender body without even trying.

slang I wish I had her slender frame, it would make shopping for clothes so much easier.

figurative His chances of winning were slender, but he still gave it his all.

Grammatical Forms of slender

• past tense: slendered
• plural: slenders
• comparative: more slender
• superlative: most slender
• present tense: slenders
• future tense: will slender
• perfect tense: have slendered
• continuous tense: is slendering
• singular: slender
• positive degree: slender
• infinitive: to slender
• gerund: slendering
• participle: slendered

Origin and Evolution of slender

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slender' originated from the Old English word 'slendrian' meaning 'thin, slim, or narrow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slender' has retained its original meaning of being thin or slim, but it has also taken on connotations of elegance and gracefulness.