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slimmest

slimmest is the superlative form of slim.

Meaning of slim

Adjective

slim (comparative slimmer, superlative slimmest)

  1. Slender in an attractive way.
    • Movie stars are usually slim, attractive, and young.
  2. (broadly) Designed to make the wearer appear slim.
    Synonyms:
    slimming
  3. Long and narrow.
  4. Of a reduced size, with the intent of being more efficient.
    Synonyms:
    agile
  5. Very small, tiny.
    • I'm afraid your chances are quite slim.
  6. (Northern England, Scotland, rustic) Bad, of questionable quality; not strongly built, flimsy.
    • A slimly-shod lad;

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Questions about slimmest

What is slimmest the superlative form of?
Slimmest is the superlative form of slim.

Words near slimmest in the dictionary

  1. slimly
  2. slimmed
  3. slimmed down
  4. slimmer
  5. slimmers
  6. slimmest
  7. slimming
  8. slimming down
  9. slimmings
  10. slimmish
  11. slimnastic

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