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paper-thin

The word “paper-thin” has 3 syllables: pa-per-thin

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪ.pər.θɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for paper-thin?

In the thesaurus, “paper-thin” has 58 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paper-thin along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for paper-thin

Antonyms for paper-thin

Meanings of paper-thin

  • adjective
    1. Very thin, as paper is; insubstantial.

Example Sentences

  • The paper-thin layer of frosting on the cake was just enough to add sweetness without overwhelming the flavor.
  • She wore a paper-thin dress that fluttered in the breeze, perfect for the warm summer day.
  • The artist used paper-thin sheets of metal to create an intricate sculpture that seemed to float in mid-air.
  • His paper-thin excuses for being late were hardly convincing to his boss.
  • The paper-thin walls of the apartment made it difficult to have a private conversation without being overheard.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paper-thin, such as: attenuate, attenuated, bottleneck, broad, bulky, cardboard, chunky.

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