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svelte
This term describes a specific kind of thinness that is associated with grace, sophistication, and athletic poise. It carries a strong positive connotation, suggesting a polished or high-fashion aesthetic rather than mere lack of weight. While words like skinny or scrawny imply a deficiency or fragility, svelte implies a deliberate, streamlined elegance.
In modern usage, the word often extends beyond human anatomy to describe the design of objects, such as a svelte smartphone or a svelte sports car. In these cases, it emphasizes a sleek, aerodynamic quality and a minimalist approach to form that evokes luxury and efficiency.
Meanings
Examples
She looked svelte and sophisticated in her black evening gown.
The new sports car has a svelte design that cuts through the wind.
I wish I could get back to my svelte college figure.
He is surprisingly svelte for a man of his age.
He is surprisingly svelte for a man of his age.
The dancer moved across the stage with a svelte grace.
The spy maintained a svelte profile to blend into the high society crowd.
A svelte silhouette emerged from the morning mist.
A svelte silhouette emerged from the morning mist.