thin
adjective
having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick.
thinly
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a word derived from
thin.
Example Sentences
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Thatcher, though, was far and away the best part of both films, bringing a striking depth to her thinly sketched characters.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Jackson described the document as a thinly veiled attempt to “prejudice Mr. Flores and impact the jury pool” by releasing damaging information about the officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Presentations should not turn into self-representations," he wrote, in a thinly veiled swipe at Federov's long, detailed news conference last week.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Beyond closure risk, thinly traded crypto ETFs often carry hidden costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Clouds stretched thinly across the sky, with just enough moonlight glowing through to light my way.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
