"Thin" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
adjective:
Having a small or narrow width.
Not abundant or plentiful.
Not strong or powerful.
Having a low or moderate degree.
Mentally or emotionally not robust.
Example sentences:
This wall is very thin and can be easily damaged.
The cake was thin and lacking in filling.
The team is thin on defense.
The film is thin on plot.
The new employee was a bit thin in terms of experience.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "thin":
1. Describing physical appearance: "She lost weight and now her legs look thin."
2. Describing a layer or film: "The cake crust was too thin and broke easily."
3. Describing a likelihood or possibility: "The chances of winning the lottery are incredibly thin."
4. Describing a texture: "The fabric was thin and gauzy, making it perfect for summer clothes."
5. Describing a border or edge: "The thin line of sunscreen protected her face from the sun's harsh rays."
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Thigmotropism is a nontechnical term for the directional growth response of plants towards physical contact such as piling, rubbing, or scratching, found in the tropisms occurring in different organisms.
Delicate in temperament, easily hurt or offended. Suggesting a lack of emotional resilience or toughness.