slender — having a thin and graceful build; slim and elegant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a thin and graceful build; slim and elegant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslendər/
Example Sentences
- My diet was so successful that I became as slender as a chopstick, and now I have to sideways through doorways!
- The slender tree swayed gracefully in the gentle breeze.
- She held onto the slender hope that her lost cat would return home.
slender
ADJECTIVE[/ˈslendər/]
having a thin and graceful build; slim and elegant
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'slender' is uncertain, but it likely derives from Middle Low German or Dutch sources, possibly related to words meaning 'thin' or 'weak'. It entered English around the 14th century through Germanic language influence.
Breakdown
The word has no productive morpheme breakdown in modern English. It is an unanalyzable root word: 'slender' (base morpheme) - cannot be meaningfully divided into component parts.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet was so successful that I became as slender as a chopstick, and now I have to sideways through doorways!”
“The slender tree swayed gracefully in the gentle breeze.”
“She held onto the slender hope that her lost cat would return home.”
“The magician's slender wand seemed too delicate to perform such powerful tricks.”
“His slender budget meant ramen noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - again.”
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