1. in a thin manner; with little thickness or density
2. in small amounts or numbers; sparsely
3. in a way that lacks substance or conviction

Examples

• She sliced the bread thinly for the sandwiches.
• The paint was applied too thinly and didn’t cover well.
• The forest was thinly populated with old oak trees.
• His excuse was thinly veiled criticism of the policy.
• The soup was thinly flavored and needed more seasoning.
• Snow fell thinly across the mountain peaks.
• Her smile was thinly disguised disappointment.