slimming
Slimming (adj) means making a person appear thinner. Example: “That dress has a slimming cut that flatters the waist.”
How to use slimming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking someone look thinner, or the process of losing weight.
"Slimming club" (for a weight-loss group) is far more common in British English than American English, which tends to say "weight-loss program."
Word forms
more slimming comparative, slimmings plural, Slimmings plural, most slimming superlative
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That dress has a _____ cut that flatters the waist.
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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.