Definitions

1. adjective

thin or slender in shape or size; fine

“The tenuis branches of the tree swayed gently in the wind.”

2. noun

a sound in ancient Latin, especially in the language of poetry, made by a slight constriction of the vocal cords

“The tenuis sound is often used to convey a sense of delicacy or subtlety.”

3. adverb

in a thin or delicate manner

“The singer performed tenuis, her voice barely audible in the quiet space.”