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

attenuate
attenuated
bottleneck
cardboard
close
compressed
condensed
constricted
contracted
delicate
diaphanous
disposable
elongate
elongated
filmy
fine
flimsy
gossamer
hairline
insubstantial
lank
lanky
linear
narrow
needlelike
papery
permeable
rangy
rare
rarefied
reedy
refined
see-through
sheer
shoestring
skinny
slender
slight
slim
slim-jim
spare
spindly
squeezed
stalky
stringy
subtile
subtle
tenuous
thin
tight
tightened
translucent
twiggy
ultrathin
unsubstantial
wafer-thin
willowy
wispy

Antonyms for paper-thin

broad
bulky
chunky
concentrated
dense
efficient
fat
heavy
inflated
massive
obese
solid
squat
stocky
strong
stumpy
thick
thickish
thickset
undiluted
voluminous
wide
widish

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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