thinly

/ˈθɪnli/
/ˈθɪnli/
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Definitions of thinly
  1. adverb
    in a widely distributed manner
    “thinly overgrown mountainside”
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    thickly
    in a concentrated manner
  2. adverb
    without viscosity
    synonyms: thin
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    thickly
    with a thick consistency
  3. adverb
    in a small quantity or extent
    “spread the margarine thinly over the meat”
    synonyms: lightly
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    thickly
    with thickness; in a thick manner
  4. adverb
    without force or sincere effort
    “smiled thinly”
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