Definition

The most thin or slender in comparison to others.

Example

She is the skinniest person in her class.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new guy at the gym?

Yeah, he looks like the skinniest person I've ever seen!

I know, right? It's hard to believe he can lift weights at all.

Maybe he has some hidden strength we don't know about!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skinniest → It is formed from "skin" (from Old Norse *skinn*, meaning the outer covering of an animal) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "skinniest" describes the state of being the most thin or having the least amount of flesh.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'skin' as the outer covering, and remember that 'skinniest' means having the least amount of flesh, or being the most thin.

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