Slender Definition

slender
adjective
  1. being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender as a willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl with straight blonde hair"; "watched her slight figure cross the street"
  2. very narrow; "a thin line across the page"
  3. having little width in proportion to the length or height; "a slender pole"
  4. small in quantity; "slender wages"; "a slim chance of winning"; "a small surplus"
  5. moving and bending with ease

"Slender" in song lyrics

See how slender is used in real songs:

  • "timize, I'm wise in size, call me sort of slender"
    Breeze — Pull a Fast One
  • "Girls wear pants, tight and slender"
    Freddie Foxxx — The Ladies Jam
  • "Harlem heartthrob that's shock when it's slender"
    Loon f/ Missy Elliott, P. Diddy — Hey Woo

Usage tips for "slender"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "slender" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for slender to find words that pair well.

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