leanness
pronunciation
How to pronounce leanness in British English:
UK ['li:nnəs]
How to pronounce leanness in American English:
US ['linnəs]
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- Noun:
- the property of having little body fat
Word Origin
- leanness (n.)
- Old English hlænnesse; see lean (adj.) + -ness.
Example
- 1. Leanness this is not the same as size .
- 2. And he gave them their request ; but sent leanness into their soul .
- 3. And he gave them their request , but sent leanness into their soul .
- 4. He seemed to incline to leanness .
- 5. Consider encouraging activities that don 't emphasize the importance of weight or value leanness .