thinly (Meaning)

Wordnet

thinly (r)

without force or sincere effort

without viscosity

in a small quantity or extent

in a widely distributed manner

Webster

thinly (a.)

In a thin manner; in a loose, scattered manner; scantily; not thickly; as, ground thinly planted with trees; a country thinly inhabited.

thinly Sentence Examples

  1. The painting's canvas was thinly primed, allowing the colors to bleed through slightly.
  2. The soup was thinly strained, leaving behind a smooth and silky texture.
  3. A thinly sliced cucumber added a refreshing crunch to the salad.
  4. The fabric of the dress was thinly woven, creating a delicate and airy look.
  5. The pancake batter was thinly poured onto the griddle, resulting in thin and crispy pancakes.
  6. The slices of bread were thinly toasted, providing a subtle crunch without overpowering the toppings.
  7. The lawn was thinly mowed, revealing the green blades of grass beneath.
  8. The frosting on the cupcakes was thinly applied, creating a delicate and elegant finish.
  9. The ice was thinly shaved, resulting in a soft and fluffy texture that melted quickly.
  10. The paper was thinly perforated, allowing for easy tearing along the designated lines.

FAQs About the word thinly

without force or sincere effort, without viscosity, in a small quantity or extent, in a widely distributed mannerIn a thin manner; in a loose, scattered manner;

slender, bony, lean, slim,skinny, trim,gaunt, boney, lithe, svelte

weighty, weighty, stout, portly, heavy, bulky, stocky, stout, stocky, heavyset

The painting's canvas was thinly primed, allowing the colors to bleed through slightly.

The soup was thinly strained, leaving behind a smooth and silky texture.

A thinly sliced cucumber added a refreshing crunch to the salad.

The fabric of the dress was thinly woven, creating a delicate and airy look.