slenderest
|slen/der/est|
B2
/ˈslɛndərɪst/
(slender)
gracefully thin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slender' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slendre', where 'slender' meant 'thin or slight'.
Historical Evolution
'slendre' transformed into the modern English word 'slender'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thin or slight', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/03 12:32