adj
slimming
adj
1
Making a person appear thinner.
"That dress has a slimming cut that flatters the waist."
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
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.