thinly

• Adverbio 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.

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.

   sin convicción

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

   Sinónimosfeeblyperfunctorilysuperficiallyweakly

   Antónimosconvincinglyforcefullystronglyvigorously

2. Without viscosityB2formal

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

   de manera líquida o fluida

   • 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.

   Antónimosthickly

3. In a small quantity or extentB2formal

   In a sparse or minimal amount.

   En pequeña cantidad o medida

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

   Sinónimoslightlymeagerlyscantilysparinglysparsely

   Antónimosdenselythickly

4. In a widely distributed mannerB2formal

   Spread out over a large area with gaps between.

   escasamente distribuido

   • 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.

   Sinónimossparinglysparsely

   Antónimosdenselythickly