NYT Dictionary

THINLY

/ˈθɪnli/
AdverbTHIN-lythin-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

In a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English þynnelich (“with thin material; thinly”); equivalent to thin + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

thickly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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