slimming
pronunciation
How to pronounce slimming in British English:
UK [ˈslɪmɪŋ]
How to pronounce slimming in American English:
US ['slɪmɪŋ]
Word Origin
- slimming (adj.)
- "producing an appearance of thinness," 1925, present participle adjective from slim (v.).
Example
- 1. Americans swear by african mango 's slimming benefits
- 2. The perfect compromise : easy , no-cook meals that are both healthy and slimming .
- 3. She was recently named the ' slimming woman of the year ' .
- 4. While clenbuterol and adderall create a slimming effect in the short-term , after a while , users report a sudden and uncontrollable weight gain .
- 5. It is now widely accepted that slimming drugs are not the answer that we all hoped they would be .