Thin Definition
thin
- adverb
- without viscosity; "the blood was flowing thin"
- adjective
- of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section; "thin wire"; "a thin chiffon blouse"; "a thin book"; "a thin layer of paint"
- lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin"; "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"-Shakespeare
- very narrow; "a thin line across the page"
- not dense; "a thin beard"; "trees were sparse"
- relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous; "air is thin at high altitudes"; "a thin soup"; "skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk"; "thin oil"
- (of sound) lacking resonance or volume; "a thin feeble cry"
- lacking spirit or sincere effort; "a thin smile"
- lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame"
- verb
- lose thickness; become thin or thinner
- make thin or thinner; "Thin the solution"
- lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon"
- take off weight
"Thin" in song lyrics
See how thin is used in real songs:
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"As the faith of the world grows thin"
2Mex — Shades of Orange -
"Meaning your clout lies thin"
Aesop Rock f/ Ann Colville — Shere Kahn -
"I put so much thought into this, I feel I'm wearin thin"
Atherton & Sire — Deep Thought
Words that rhyme with thin
Usage tips for "thin"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thin" 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 thin to find words that pair well.