thinly
10
3.2
- adverb
- /ˈθɪnli/
:
poco disimulado
- Furthermore, the question is a thinly veiled interrogatory regarding sexual orientation.
- thinly veiled
- thinly veiled threat
- thinly veiled attempt
A lot of that like abuse that is thinly veiled as like them.
- A lot of that like abuse that is thinly veiled as like them.
- And so even though this is a surprisingly thinly veiled Toyota, it's still a good vehicle and a nice vehicle and a nice Lexus.
- And now that crypto prices have collapsed and firms like FTX have been exposed as thinly disguised frauds, it's easier politically to step in and shut things down.
Examples
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Many poems were thinly veiled confessions or metaphors by way of rain or wound imagery.
Academic text (2011) -
My aunt was smiling thinly, but it looked better than the fake smile she'd worn before.
Fiction book (2002) -
Well, it's funny because this is like these are thinly veiled put downs, right?
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"Has anyone an item for discussion?" he asked with thinly veiled disinterest.
Fiction book (1992) -
On the other hand, Parkes also issued a thinly veiled threat to local aboriginals.
Academic text (2007) -
"Spiritual affinity" explains nothing, and his thinly veiled thesis undercuts itself.
Academic text (2002) -
Free-trade advocates contend that many environmental regulations are thinly disguised non-tariff barriers to trade.
Academic text (1992) -
The politician's speech was thinly veiled, lacking genuine emotion and sincerity.
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She made a thinly disguised attempt to criticize her colleague during the meeting.
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His thinly articulated excuse did not convince anyone that he was telling the truth.
Synonyms
116
1.6
Without much care or serious thought
35
1.0
In a way that shows little strength or energy
8
3.9
In a weak way that shows little energy
5
5.6
In a weak way that does not seem believable
4
5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
3
4.8
In a way that shows little interest or energy
1
8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
1
6.6
In a way that sounds empty and not sincere
1
8.5
In a weak way with little real support
1
7.4
In a way that shows little interest
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a way that shows no feeling on the face
Antonyms
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Thinly is also used for actions that show little force or feeling, and this sense comes from the image of thin meaning 'not strong' or 'not full'. So a thinly given smile or apology feels weak and not sincere.