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Comparative
more tenuous
Superlative
most tenuous
1
very weak or insubstantial
- The connection between the two events was tenuous at best, with little evidence to support it.
- His tenuous grasp of the subject became clear during the difficult exam.
- The climber relied on a tenuous foothold as he scaled the steep cliff.
- Their tenuous agreement fell apart as soon as negotiations resumed.
- The theory rested on tenuous assumptions that critics were quick to challenge.
2
very delicate or thin
- The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it.
- The tenuous thread of hope she clung to faded as each day passed without any news.
- The tenuous branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze, threatening to snap under the weight of the snow.
- The artist painted with tenuous strokes, creating a delicate and ethereal landscape.
- The bridge was supported by tenuous cables that swayed in the wind.
3
(of liquids) having a weak or diluted consistency, similar to being thin or watery
- The soup was disappointingly tenuous, lacking the rich flavor she had hoped for.
- After adding too much water, the sauce became tenuous and lost its thickness.
- The once-creamy mixture turned tenuous after being left out too long.
- The tenuous consistency of the drink made it less satisfying and more like flavored water.
- The artist's paint became tenuous when he added too much solvent, making it hard to work with.