Definition of THINNER

thinner

Meanings

Plural: thinners

Noun

  • a diluting agent
  • A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
  • Something that thins or thins out (another thing).

Adjective

  • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
  • lacking excess flesh; ; -Shakespeare
  • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
    • "skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk"
  • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume

Adjective Satellite

  • very narrow
  • not dense
  • lacking spirit or sincere effort
  • lacking substance or significance; ; ; ; a fragile claim to fame"

Adj

  • comparative form of thin: more thin

Origin / Etymology

From thin + -er.

Antonyms

fat, full, thick

Scrabble Score: 10

thinner is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thinner is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thinner is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

thinner is a valid Words With Friends word