paper-thin

pa·per–thin

adj \ˈpā-pər-ˌthin\

Definition of PAPER-THIN

: extremely thin <paper–thin partitions>

First Known Use of PAPER-THIN

1928

Related to PAPER-THIN

Synonyms: fine, hairline, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin

Antonyms: broad, fat, wide

Related Words: attenuate, attenuated, elongate (or elongated), linear; bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, constricted, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened; lanky, rangy, reedy, shoestring, spindly, stalky, stringy, twiggy, willowy, wispy; lank, spare

Near Antonyms: chunky, squat, stocky, stumpy, thick, thickset; bulky, massive, voluminous; thickish, widish

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