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Definition of slenderness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

slenderness

noun
 
/ˈslendənəs/
 
/ˈslendərnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. (approving) the quality of being thin in an attractive way synonym slimness (1)
    • In Western societies, slenderness is generally associated with youth and success.
  2. the quality of being thin or narrow
    • What attracts my eye is the building's slenderness.
  3. the fact of being small in amount or size and hardly enough synonym slimness (3)
    • The slenderness of the team's advantage meant the final whistle was greeted with relief.
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