Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slenderize

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: slen-der-ize
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make more slender.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"There’s no sugar-coating it: this direct-injection V-6 seems a compromise, a slenderized version of the CTS’s 3.6-liter."
"You will sequence through upper and lower-body exercises that are designed to lift, reduce, and slenderize your hips, thighs, and booty while giving you sleek, sexy arms!"
"When dressing up for a night out, let's not forget the sex appeal, allure, and slenderizing effect of ultrasheer black hosiery under that little black dress."

Etymology

Etymology tree English slender Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English slenderize From slender + -ize.

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

slenderizes (present, singular) slenderizing (participle, present) slenderized (participle, past) slenderized (past)

Synonyms

reduce melt off slim thin slim down slenderise

Questions

What does slenderize mean?: To make more slender.
Where does slenderize come from?: Etymology tree English slender Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English slenderize From slender + -ize.

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