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Complete Definition of "svelte"

English

Etymology
From It. svelto, stretched out

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-svelte.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Attractively thin; gracefully slender.

Usage notes
Used mainly as a compliment, whereas words like "thin" and "skinny" could be used in negative connotations.

Synonyms
rfc-level|Synonyms at L4+ not in L3 POS section
saurus|thin|skinny

Italian

Adjective
svelte f

  1. Feminine plural form of svelto

Category:Italian adjective forms

et:svelte
fr:svelte
io:svelte
pl:svelte
ru:svelte
vi:svelte

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