1. thin and graceful in form; not thick or wide
2. small in amount, degree, or extent; barely adequate

Examples

• She has long, slender fingers perfect for playing piano.
• The slender birch trees swayed gently in the breeze.
• He built the bookshelf with slender wooden posts.
• They survived on slender rations during the expedition.
• The company operates on a slender budget this year.
• Her slender hope of winning kept her motivated.
• The slender margin of victory surprised everyone.