thinly

An adverb meaning "in a thin manner" or "with little thickness or density." It is used to describe how something is spread, cut, or applied, often implying a small amount or a fine layer.

ruНаречие, означающее «тонким слоем» или «с малой толщиной или плотностью». Используется для описания того, как что-то распределено, нарезано или нанесено, часто подразумевая небольшое количество или тонкий слой.esAdverbio que significa «en una capa fina» o «con poco grosor o densidad». Se usa para describir cómo algo está distribuido, cortado o aplicado, a menudo implicando una pequeña cantidad o una capa delgada.frAdverbe signifiant « en couche mince » ou « avec une faible épaisseur ou densité ». Il s’utilise pour décrire la façon dont quelque chose est réparti, coupé ou appliqué, impliquant souvent une petite quantité ou une couche fine.deAdverb, das bedeutet „in einer dünnen Schicht“ oder „mit geringer Dicke oder Dichte“. Es beschreibt, wie etwas verteilt, geschnitten oder aufgetragen wird, oft mit der Bedeutung einer kleinen Menge oder einer dünnen Schicht.ptAdvérbio que significa «em camada fina» ou «com pouca espessura ou densidade». Usa-se para descrever como algo é distribuído, cortado ou aplicado, frequentemente sugerindo pequena quantidade ou camada fina.zh副词，表示“以薄薄的一层”或“厚度、密度很小”。用于描述某物如何被分布、切片或涂抹，常暗示数量少或层很薄。arظرف يعني «بطبقة رقيقة» أو «بسماكة أو كثافة قليلة». يُستخدم لوصف طريقة توزيع شيء ما أو تقطيعه أو وضعه، وغالبًا ما يُشير إلى كمية قليلة أو طبقة رقيقة.

1. Without force or sincere effort B2 formal

   In a weak, unconvincing, or superficial manner.

   • He smiled thinly, hiding his true feelings.
   • She argued thinly, failing to persuade the audience.
   • The apology was thinly veiled and insincere.

   ruСлабоessin convicciónfrde manière superficielledeSchwachptSuperficialmentezh敷衍地arبشكل ضعيف

   Synonyme: feeblyperfunctorilysuperficiallyweakly

   Antonyme: convincinglyforcefullystronglyvigorously

2. Without viscosity B2 formal

   In a way that has low thickness or density, often referring to liquids.

   • The sauce was spread thinly over the pasta.
   • The paint was applied thinly to create a translucent effect.
   • The oil flows thinly at room temperature.

   ruТонкоesde manera líquida o fluidafrDe façon fluidedeDünnptDiluídozh稀薄地arبِشَكْلٍ رَقِيقٍ

   Antonyme: thickly

3. In a small quantity or extent B2 formal

   In a sparse or minimal amount.

   • The butter was spread thinly on the toast.
   • The population is thinly scattered across the region.
   • The evidence was thinly supported by facts.

   ruТонкоesEn pequeña cantidad o medidafren faible quantitédeDünnptPoucozh稀疏地arبقِلَّة

   Synonyme: lightlymeagerlyscantilysparinglysparsely

   Antonyme: denselythickly

4. In a widely distributed manner B2 formal

   Spread out over a large area with gaps between.

   • The trees were planted thinly across the field.
   • The audience was thinly dispersed throughout the hall.
   • The data points are thinly distributed on the graph.

   ruРедкоesescasamente distribuidofrde manière éparsedeDünn verteiltptDe forma esparsazh稀疏地arمتباعد

   Synonyme: sparinglysparsely

   Antonyme: denselythickly

• more thinly comparative form
• most thinly superlative form