adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who, or that which, narrows.

Adjective

1. 1
   comparative form of narrow: more narrow comparative, form-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

constrictlimitedminutenarrowedslenderspecialize

Example

More examples

"Their siheyuans were far smaller in scale and simpler in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower."

Etymology

From narrow + -er.

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