Meaning of the word tenue in English
What does tenue mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tenue
US /ˈtɛn.juː/
UK /ˈtɛn.juː/
Adjective
1.
very thin or fine
Example:
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The spider spun a tenue web, almost invisible to the naked eye.
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Her voice was so tenue that I could barely hear her whispers.
2.
lacking a sound basis; flimsy
Example:
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The argument presented was rather tenue, with little evidence to support it.
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Their hope for success was tenue after repeated failures.