SLIM-JIM Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

slim-jim

adjective

ˈslim-ˈjim

Definition of slim-jim

as in thin

being of less than usual width an author whose published works are limited to one slim-jim volume of poetry

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Adjective

It is composed of extremely thin layers of iron selenide, or FeSe, which are embedded repeatedly throughout a much larger three-dimensional crystal.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Those areas are likely be less impressive in the thin air of the vehicle’s namesake town.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

That ought to be advantageous for the Spaniard, who seemed too often to run aground when trapped inside in a more narrow system.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
But the school board is the most notable exception, where Republicans cling to a narrow 4-3 majority after years of bruising elections.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of narrow

Adjective

There’s a second wine cellar that will hold an additional 2,000 bottles, and, just beyond the kitchen, an outdoor dining gallery is heated for comfort, with a slender fire feature that runs the length of the table.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Small and slender, with an average length of about two feet, it is found in the mountainous areas of West Texas.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

That said, France were favourites in the last final and Argentina beat them, albeit by the finest of margins, recovering from the shock of Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick before holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The study combines fine-scale meteorology with detailed simulations of energy infrastructure.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Granny jeans are a stylish alternative to skinny jeans and flare jeans.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
We're used to seeing the Galaxy Z Fold in a tall-and-skinny chassis, but this time around, whispers are growing louder about a new passport-style shape that's more reminiscent of the first-generation Google Pixel Fold.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of skinny

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