瘦 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- elongate adj Long and thin in shape, especially in biology.
- lank adj Thin and not well-rounded; skinny.
- lean verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
- lithe adj Slender without being thin to excess.
- skinny adj Very thin, often used with a slightly negative or critical tone.
- slender adj Thin and gracefully built.
- thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
- willowy adj Looking like a willow tree.
Senses
瘦 is used for these senses in English:
- elongate Elongated, extended, lengthened; (especially, biology) having a long and slender form.
- lank (of hair) Straight and flat; thin and limp. (Often associated with being greasy.)
- lean (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
- lithe Slim but not skinny.
- skinny (informal) Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).
- skinny (nonstandard) A skinny being.
- slender Thin; slim.
- thin Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
lank — full definition
- adj Thin and not well-rounded; skinny.
- adj Small or poor in amount; scanty.
- adj Flat, straight, thin and limp in a way often thought of as greasy.
- adj Lacking energy; drooping or slack.
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