30 entries under lean topic. ×

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thin(adjective, dull, light, weak, soft)
16
slight(adjective, dull, light, weak, soft)
16
slim(adjective, weak, slight, poor, thin)
15
slender(adjective, light, weak, slight, poor)
11
weak(adjective, dull, light, soft, slight)
10
feeble(adjective, dull, strong, light, weak)
8
small(adjective, slight, poor, thin, delicate)
7
minute(noun, slight, slim, slender)
6
wispy(adjective, weak, slight, fine, thin)
5
trivial(slight, poor, slim, insubstantial)
4
willowy(adjective, slight, fine, narrow)
3
skinny(adjective, slight, narrow, little)
2
gracile(slight, slim)
2
lanky(adjective, slight, narrow, little)
2
svelte(slight, fine, slim)
1
inconsiderable(slight, inadequate, limited, insufficient)
1
lank(slight, little, slim, weedy)
1
lithe(slight, fine, little, slim)
1
little(adjective, slight, poor, thin, delicate)
1
plain(dull, quiet, slight, bland)
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