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Inflections of 'slender' (adj):

slenderer: adj comparative

slenderest: adj superlative

slender
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Sense: Adjective: very slim

Synonyms:

slim , thin , skinny , slight , frail , lanky, lithe, lean , emaciated, skeletal, reedy, svelte, trim , fine , willowy, narrow

Sense: Adjective: faint - hopes, chances, etc.

Synonyms:

faint , slim , slight , feeble , remote , flimsy , vague , scant , lean , scarce , minimal

Sense: Adjective: small

Synonyms:

small , little , meager, meagre (UK), scant , scanty, skimpy (informal), tiny

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