Associations to the word «Svelte»

Wiktionary

SVELTE, adjective. Attractively thin; gracefully slender.
SVELTE, adjective. Refined, delicate.

Dictionary definition

SVELTE, adjective. Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience; "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters".
SVELTE, adjective. Moving and bending with ease.
SVELTE, adjective. Being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender as a willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl with straight blonde hair"; "watched her slight figure cross the street".

Wise words

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