Synonyms for Lean
Definition of lean
adjective
- lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin"; "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"-Shakespeare
- lacking in mineral content or combustible material; "lean ore"; "lean fuel"
- containing little excess; "a lean budget"; "a skimpy allowance"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "lean"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like angle, anorectic, bony can replace "lean" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "lean" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Lean" in song lyrics
See how lean is used in real songs:
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"Real one on the scene with the gangsta lean"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"keep ya mind right, set ya own dreams with your own lean"
2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion -
"in that sedan de ville cadilac wit' the gangsta lean"
Andre Nickatina (Dre Dog) f/ Shaggie — Scottie 15