thinly

• Наречие, 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.

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.

1. Without force or sincere effortB2formal

   In a weak, unconvincing, or superficial manner.

   Слабо

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

   Synonymsfeeblyperfunctorilysuperficiallyweakly

   Antonymsconvincinglyforcefullystronglyvigorously

2. Without viscosityB2formal

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

   Тонко

   • 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.

   Antonymsthickly

3. In a small quantity or extentB2formal

   In a sparse or minimal amount.

   Тонко

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

   Synonymslightlymeagerlyscantilysparinglysparsely

   Antonymsdenselythickly

4. In a widely distributed mannerB2formal

   Spread out over a large area with gaps between.

   Редко

   • 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.

   Synonymssparinglysparsely

   Antonymsdenselythickly