leanness
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- noun
- /ˈlinəs/
:
delgadez
- And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
Examples
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In the wake of the populist upsurge against big government, their task in promoting leanness and meanness is both easier and harder than his.
Academic text (1997) -
She had the sensuality of opposites: the youth and experience, the leanness and voluptuousness, which invited both protection and sadism.
Academic text (2007) -
The leanness of the meal left us feeling unsatisfied after dinner.
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His leanness was evident after weeks of limited food during the expedition.
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The leanness of the budget means we need to cut down on unnecessary expenses.
Synonyms
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8.6
A small amount of something that is not enough
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6.8
A small number or amount that is spread out
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Lack of strong, detailed ideas or proof in a text
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7.0
A very small amount of something that is not enough
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7.2
A small amount of something that people need
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7.6
A small number or amount spread far apart
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A state of having low quality or too little of something
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Being very thin with little body fat
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Being thin in a way that looks attractive
A very small amount of something that is not enough
A very small amount that is not enough
A small amount of something that is not enough
A small amount of something that is not enough
A small amount that is not enough
A thin body with very little fat
A very thin, weak body caused by illness or lack of food
Antonyms
How Much
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Leanness comes from lean, from an old English word meaning 'thin' or 'meager'. So leanness can mean a small or scarce amount, like a table with little food.