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In an inadequate manner
“A thin patch of hair adorned the crown of his head.”
To a moderate or sparing degree
Adverb for having little, or too little, flesh or fat on the body
“He was a thin man, but he was far from weak, standing about six-foot tall.”
Adverb for made of very light or fine material
“Morning would dawn, and the sun would gradually force its way through the thin curtains into the hallway.”
Adverb for unconvincing, lacking in substance or plausibility
“Their protestations of contempt are merely a thin cover for deep feelings hidden through habit or fear of hurt.”
Adverb for containing a significant or excess amount of liquid or water
“When painting an airy dress of a fairy, you'll need a thin mixture with less pigment.”
Adverb for having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
“French crêpes are thin pancakes that often have a sweet or savory filling.”
Adverb for very narrow in all diameters
“Creeping plants such as the ivy may be joined together by thin wire.”
(of a sound or voice) Adverb for faint and high-pitched
“With eyes only half-opened, Hannah repeated the short prayer in a thin voice.”
(of air or gas) Adverb for less dense than usual
“The air was thin up there, but he knew how to control his breathing to prevent himself from becoming lightheaded.”
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