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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He said that independent farmers are already spread thinly, doing every job from bookkeeping, to HR, to tractor driving.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
"We think that this is a thinly traded area of the market, that we're in August, and there's been a lot of corporate issuance that's influenced the market," Bessent said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
They were all being terribly concerned, saying how awful it must be for me, but I could see it on their faces: thinly disguised disapproval.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
