svelte

• Décrit une personne mince et élégante, souvent avec une nuance de raffinement et de grâce.

Describes a person who is slender and elegant, often with connotations of sophistication and grace.

1. Slender and gracefulB2formal

   Having a slim, elegant, and well-proportioned figure.

   svelte et gracieux

   • The actress looked svelte in her designer gown.
   • He maintained a svelte physique through regular exercise.
   • The model's svelte silhouette was admired by many.

   Synonymeselegantgracefullitheslenderslimsupplesylphlikewillowy

   Antonymeschubbylumpyplumpportlystockystout

2. Smooth and sophisticatedC1formal

   Showing a high degree of refinement and social assurance.

   Raffiné et élégant

   • Her svelte manners impressed everyone at the gala.
   • He moved through the party with a svelte confidence.
   • The diplomat's svelte demeanor made him a natural negotiator.

   Synonymesdebonairpolishedrefinedsmoothsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymesawkwardboorishclumsycrudegaucheuncouth

3. Flexible and agileC1formal

   Moving and bending with ease; lithe.

   souple et agile

   • The dancer's svelte movements captivated the audience.
   • A svelte cat leaped gracefully onto the windowsill.
   • His svelte frame allowed him to navigate the narrow passage.

   Synonymesagilelimberlithenimblesupple

   Antonymesawkwardclumsyrigidstiff