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spareness

spareness

7.4
A thin body with very little fat
  • noun
  • /ˈspɛrnəs/
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  • Her spareness made her appear taller and more graceful.

Examples

  • The model's spareness was noted by the fashion critics during the show.

  • The athlete's spareness contributed to his speed.

  • Recent health trends often emphasize spareness over a more muscular build.

  • Her spareness made her look taller than she actually was.

  • Her spareness gave her a slender and elegant appearance, perfect for the runway.

  • The athlete's spareness helped him excel in his sport due to reduced weight.

  • Many admire the spareness of her physique, which reflects her dedication to fitness.

Synonyms

thinness
vsspareness
2 2.3

A person who has very little body fat

is the broader term for having little body fat without extra tone
leanness
vsspareness
1 3.4

Having little body fat and being thin

is the general word for that physique without extra nuance
slimness
vsspareness
1 2.7

Being thin in a way that looks attractive

is the neutral physical quality not focused on attractiveness
skinniness
vsspareness
1 4.9

Being very thin in a way that looks unhealthy

is the same low body fat idea but less extreme or negative
slenderness
vsspareness
5.4

A small amount that is not enough

is about low body fat rather than lack or insufficiency

Antonyms

146 3.9

A condition where a person has too much body fat that harms health

3 2.5

A large weight that makes something hard to lift

How Thin

gauntness
1 8.4
spareness
7.4
slimness
1 2.7

Surface Forms

spareness singular
sparenesses plural

Morphology

spareness = spare (transparent) = spare + ness

The word is transparently formed by adding the suffix '-ness' to 'spare', indicating the state or quality of being spare.

Etymology

Spareness comes from the simple word spare, which can mean 'thin' or 'not full'. So a person's spareness is the state of having little body fat or a thin shape, which is why it can make someone look taller or more delicate.