FATLESS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

fatless

adjective

Definition of fatless

as in skinny

having a noticeably small amount of body fat a lineup of competitive body builders with fatless bodies

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Adjective

Elsewhere, Julia Fox erupted on the scene, sporting skinny brows, overly blushed cheeks, black liner and glossed lips, no less.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
There were handheld American flags on skinny sticks, midsize ones to display on a wall and majestic formal flags adorned with silky gold fringe.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of skinny

Adjective

Thin pink straps crossed her toes, while bright feathers sprouted from the backs above slender heels.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Naish looks at that long curved snout and sees an ibis, one of the wading birds with a slender downcurved bill.

— Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

When new, concrete possesses a thin, temporarily protective layer that, if not maintained, will wear away, exposing the interior, which gradually crumbles.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Officials issued the alert Monday after a man shared with police an image appearing to show the dangerous reptile slithering from the thin branch of a tree onto the roof of a backyard shed.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

As Americans increasingly turn to GLP-1 medications — which have been linked to a loss of lean muscle, especially during rapid weight loss — experts say preserving strength and mobility should be a priority as people age.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The moves are unfolding against D’Amaro’s broader effort to make Disney a leaner operation while increasing investment in areas the company considers strategic.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of lean

Adjective

Similar to ballerina sneakers that Nicole Kidman has worn but with a more posh feel, jazz shoes have a slim silhouette, delicate laces, and low heels that keep them feeling lighter than sneakers.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Ella Bright paired her dress with a multi-strand vintage pearl necklace from Dior as well as a pair of slim sunglasses from Saint Laurent.

— Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of slim

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