CEFR C1

leanness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being thin, especially in a healthy or efficient way, often referring to a lack of excess fat or resources.

Examples

  • The athlete's leanness was a result of years of rigorous training and a strict diet.
  • Despite the leanness of the harvest, the farmers managed to save enough for winter.

Synonyms: thinness, slenderness, trimness, efficiency