superlean
superlean adjective: very lean.
Adjective
superlean (comparative more superlean, superlative most superlean)
- Very lean.
- There were new variations of that sci-fi shoulder, but now he looks at body-conscious shapes, like tube tops and stretch miniskirts, and uses neutral tones like beige, white and black to help impart a superlean silhouette, as well as the illusion of nudity.2007 October 3, Cathy Horyn, “Dior Moves Into Spring Prudently”, in New York Times
- When he grilled, he used superlean sirloin, skinless chicken, and fish. He snacked on fat-free pretzels and whole-grain crackers. His potato salad was fat free and he used frozen fruit bars for dessert.2009, Diane Kress, The Metabolism Miracle
Forms of superlean
| comparative | more superlean |
|---|---|
| superlative | most superlean |
Origin of superlean
From super- + lean.
Questions about superlean
- What does superlean mean?
- Superlean means very lean.
- What part of speech is superlean?
- Superlean is an adjective.
Words near superlean in the dictionary
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