tênue — meaning in English

English meaning

• faint adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
• tenuous adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.
• thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

Senses

tênue is used for these senses in English:

• faint (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
• faint Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
• faint Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
• tenuous Thin in substance or consistency.
• thin Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
• thin Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.

faint — full definition

1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.

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