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slenderest

slenderest is the superlative form of slender.

Meaning of slender

Adjective

slender (comparative slenderer or more slender, superlative slenderest or most slender)

  1. Thin; slim.
    • A rod is a long slender pole used for angling.
    Synonyms:
    lithe
  2. (figuratively) Meagre; deficient.
    • Being a person of slender means, he was unable to afford any luxuries.
    Synonyms:
    insufficient
  3. (Gaelic languages) Palatalized.

See all 5 meanings of slender

Questions about slenderest

What is slenderest the superlative form of?
Slenderest is the superlative form of slender.

Words near slenderest in the dictionary

  1. slender-bodied
  2. slender-horned gazelle
  3. slender-horned gazelles
  4. slendered
  5. slenderer
  6. slenderest
  7. slendering
  8. slenderish
  9. slenderization
  10. slenderize
  11. slenderized

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