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:
The spider spun a tenue web, almost invisible to the naked eye.
Her voice was so tenue that I could barely hear her whispers.
2.

lacking a sound basis; flimsy

Example:
The argument presented was rather tenue, with little evidence to support it.
Their hope for success was tenue after repeated failures.