adj
slimming
Slimming (adj) means making a person appear thinner. Example: “That dress has a slimming cut that flatters the waist.”
adj
1
Making a person appear thinner.
"He's trying to lose weight by drinking slimming tea."
"She bought the jeans without trying them on because the salesperson said they were slimming."
"That dress has a slimming cut that flatters the waist."
"That dress is very slimming on you."
noun
1
The process of becoming, or trying to become, slimmer.
"She joined a slimming club after the holidays."
How to use slimming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking someone look thinner, or the process of losing weight.
UK vs US
"Slimming club" (for a weight-loss group) is far more common in British English than American English, which tends to say "weight-loss program."
Common pairings
slimming diet
slimming effect
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Word forms
- Plural
- slimmings
- Comparative
- more slimming
- Superlative
- most slimming
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That dress has a _____ cut that flatters the waist.
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See all rhymes for slimming →Frequently asked questions
What does “slimming” mean?
The word “slimming” means making a person appear thinner. In plain terms, making someone look thinner, or the process of losing weight.
How do you use “slimming” in a sentence?
Here is “slimming” used in a sentence: “That dress has a slimming cut that flatters the waist.”
What is the opposite of “slimming”?
The opposite of “slimming” — its antonyms — is fattening.
What part of speech is “slimming”?
Depending on how it is used, “slimming” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “slimming” have?
“Slimming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: making a person appear thinner.
