Definition

In a way that is thin or delicate.

Example

She moved slenderly through the crowd, avoiding bumping into anyone.

Conversation

Have you noticed how she walks so slenderly?

Yeah, it gives her an elegant vibe, doesn't it?

Definitely! It’s like she glides rather than walks.

Exactly! It really makes her stand out in a crowd.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slenderly → It is formed from "slender" (from Old English *slendrian*, meaning to be thin or lean) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "slenderly" means in a thin or lean manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'thin' ('slender') and doing something 'in that manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'slenderly' describes doing something in a thin or lean way.

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