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THINLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a widely distributed manner

Example:

thinly overgrown mountainside

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

thickly (in a concentrated manner)

Pertainym:

thin (not dense)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a small quantity or extent

Example:

apply paint lightly

Synonyms:

lightly; thinly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

thickly (with thickness; in a thick manner)

Pertainym:

thin (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Without viscosity

Example:

the blood was flowing thin

Synonyms:

thin; thinly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

thickly (with a thick consistency)

Pertainym:

thin (relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous)

Sense 4

Meaning:

Without force or sincere effort

Example:

smiled thinly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

thin (lacking spirit or sincere effort)

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