adv
Meaning 1
In a slim manner; slenderly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- We were slimly staffed yesterday.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
slimly
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a slim or slender manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a slenderly built woman
- slightly built
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: slenderly, slightly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English slim Middle English -ly English -ly English slimly From slim + -ly.