svelte Definition
svelte (svelt, sfelt)
adjective
- slender and graceful; lithe: used chiefly of women
- suave, polished, sophisticated, etc. his svelte singing style
Etymology: Fr < It svelto, pp. of svegliere, to pull out, hence, to free < VL *exvellere, for L evellere, to pluck out < e-, out + vellere, to pluck: see vellicate
svelte Synonyms
svelte Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
extremely: Having watched Jordan regain her extremely svelte figure and always looking her best, this statement has come as a bit of a shock!
Modifies a noun
- figure: However this doesn't do my svelte figure any good.
- size: She has dropped two dress sizes, and is now a svelte size 10!
- appearance: So how does she feel about her new svelte appearance?
- package: Offering Blackberry in a more svelte package, the RIM 7100 is popping up in the mobile portfolios of UK operators.
- look: The OB1 stands out from the crowd not only for its svelte good looks but also for sheer performance.
- line: Svelte lines converge with rounded corners, harmoniously melding its lustrous front with the brushed aluminum rear cabinet.
Used with adjective complement
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