slenderize

/'slendəraiz/
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Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To make (something or someone) appear thinner or more slender.
    • To reduce the weight of (someone); to cause to lose weight.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To become slender or thinner; to lose weight.
Usage and Examples

  • Transitive verb (to make slender):

    • The designer used vertical stripes to slenderize the silhouette of the dress.
    • This exercise is intended to slenderize your waist.

  • Transitive verb (to cause weight loss):

    • She started a new diet to slenderize her figure before the summer.

  • Intransitive verb (to become slender):

    • With consistent exercise, he began to slenderize noticeably over several months.
Advanced Usage
  • In fashion and design: Often used to describe the effect of clothing, patterns, or styles that create an illusion of a thinner body.
    • Dark colors are known to slenderize.
  • As a goal or process: Can describe the intentional act of pursuing a thinner physique.
    • Her goal was not just to lose weight, but to slenderize her overall proportions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slender (adjective): Thin in an attractive or graceful way.
    • She has a slender build.
  • Slenderization (noun): The process of making or becoming slender.
    • The slenderization of the car's design made it more aerodynamic.
Synonyms
  • Slim down (verb): To become or make thinner.
  • Trim (verb): To make something neater or smaller by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts; also used for losing weight.
  • Reduce (verb): To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size; can refer to body weight.
Antonyms
  • Bulk up (verb): To gain weight or muscle mass, making the body appear larger.
  • Widen (verb): To make or become wider.
Verb
  1. take off weight
  2. make slender or appear to be slender
    • slenderizing skirts

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