What is another word for slimly?

Pronunciation: [slˈɪmli] (IPA)

Slimly is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done in a slim or slender way. There are several synonyms for the word slimly, including thinly, narrowly and lightly. Thinly implies that something is thinly distributed or thinly spread out. Narrowly is used when referring to a narrow or tight space or a narrow escape, while lightly expresses the idea of something being delicate or elegant. Other synonyms for slimly include narrowly, narrowly escaping, low, and delicately. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with slimly depending on the context and the intended message.

What are the hypernyms for Slimly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Slimly

Ray, on the contrary, was slimly, even elegantly built, a trifle taller than his bulky superior, and though indolent in his general movements, excitement or action transformed him in an instant.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King
Slowly at last I lifted the blue muslin, twenty-three-inch waist shroud and let it slip over my head and fall slimly around me.
"The Melting of Molly"
Maria Thompson Daviess
There were two or three people there-Mrs. Leroy Mortimer, very fetching with her Japanese-like colouring, black hair and eyes that slanted just enough; Rena Bonnesdel, smooth, violet-eyed, blonde, and rather stunning in a peculiarly innocent way; Miss Caithness, very pale and slimly attractive; and the Page boys, Willis and Gordon, delightfully shy and interested, and having a splendid time with any woman who could afford the intellectual leisure.
"The Fighting Chance"
Robert W. Chambers

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